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Docket No. 15-1182
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Billy R. Abrams, a member of the Lafayette Parish Communication Commission, regarding a $250 late fee assessed for filing his 2014 Tier 2.1 annual PFD 5 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Abrams states that at the time the disclosure statement was due, he was undergoing medical treatments for stomach cancer and continues to be under a doctor's care. Mr. Abrams submitted documentation to support his claim.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2014 Tier 2.1 Annual PFD Report

DUE DATE: May 15, 2015


DATE NOD RECEIVED: July 29, 2015 [K. Girocard signed green card]
DATE REPORT FILED: August 12, 2015
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 5 days
DAYS LATE FROM DUE DATE: 89 days


ASSESSED LATE FEE: $250

OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR LATE FEES SUSPENDED/WAIVED: None
Law:
La. R.S. 42:1124.2.1 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:
Waive the late fee.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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2015-1182 - Waiver Request Agenda