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Docket No. 15-351
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Jerry J. Trabona, Amite Chief of Police - Tangipahoa Parish, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2013 Tier 3 Annual PFD 42 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Trabona states that he did not intentionally file the disclosure statement late. It was an oversight and he, therefore, requests that the late fee be waived.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2013 Tier 3 Annual Report
DATE NOD RECEIVED: January 2, 2015 [Betty Ard signed green card]
DATE REPORT FILED: February 24, 2015
DAYS LATE: 42 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1,500
OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR LATE FEES SUSPENDED/WAIVED: None
Law:
La. R.S. 42:1124.3 requires persons holding a public office who represent a voting district having a population of less than 5,000 and each member of the governing authority or management board of a charter school created pursuant to Chapter 42 of Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 to file a financial disclosure statement on or before May 15th of each year during which the person holds office and the year following termination of the holding of such office.
La. R.S. 42:1124.4 of the Code provides that upon discovery of the failure to file, failure to timely file, omission of information or inaccurate information, the Board shall notify the filer by sending him a notice of delinquency by certified mail. The notice of delinquency shall inform the person that the financial statement must be filed, or that the information must be disclosed or accurately disclosed, or that a written answer contesting the allegation of such failure, omission, or inaccuracy must be filed no later than seven (7) business days after receipt of the notice of delinquency.
Recommendations:
Decline to waive.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
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2015-351 - Waiver Request