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Docket No. 15-813
 
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RE:
Waiver requested submitted by James Preston Mayo Sr., Tensas Levee Board, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2012 Tier 2.1 Annual PFD 153 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Mayo states that he did file the amendment when it was required, i.e., August 7, 2014. Mr Mayo received a "second notice" in July 2014. However, the deadline for filing the amendment was March 7, 2014.

Mr. Mayo received a notice of delinquency to amend for failing to disclose the name of his board.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2012 Tier 2.1 Annual PFD Report - Amendment
DATE NOD RECEIVED: February 25, 2014 [wife Rita P. Mayo signed green card]
DATE REPORT FILED: August 7, 2014
DAYS LATE: 153 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

He has been filing since his 2008 Tier 2.1 pfd in 2009.

Law:
La. R.S. 42:1124.2.1 requires financial disclosure for each member and designee of a board or commission which has the authority to expend, disburse or invest $10,000 or more of funds in a fiscal year 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:
Suspend all based on future compliance with the reporting requirements under the Code of Ethics.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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2015-813 - Staff Memo