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Docket No. 15-949
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Michael F. Abendroth, former member of the Madison Parish Hospital Service District, regarding a $600 late fee assessed for filing his 2014 Tier 2.1 Annual PFD 12 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Abendroth states that he was unaware of the situation because he was out of town at the time the Notice was issued. A review of the green card indicates that Liz Miller signed for the Notice of Delinquency. He states that his service ended in January 2015.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2014 Tier 2.1 Annual PFD Report

ORIGINAL DUE DATE: May 15, 2015


DATE NOD RECEIVED: July 27, 2015 [Liz Miller signed green card]
DATE REPORT FILED: August 17, 2015
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 12 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 73


ASSESSED LATE FEE: $600

OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR LATE FEES SUSPENDED/WAIVED: None

He has been filing for three years.


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 of the Code of Ethics.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
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2015-949 - Waiver Request