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Docket No. 15-1185
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Terry L. Bell, a member of the Workforce Investment Board - #21, regarding a $350 late fee assessed for filing his 2014 Tier 2.1 annual PFD 7 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Bell states that after having served 15 years on the board he notified the board of his intent to resign. He was ultimately persuaded to remain on the board. Mr. Bell states that because of this potential resignation, he failed to file a disclosure statement.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2014 Tier 2.1 Annual PFD Report

DUE DATE: May 15, 2015


DATE NOD RECEIVED: July 30, 2015 [Karin Deen signed green card]
DATE REPORT FILED: August 17, 2015
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 7 days
DAYS LATE FROM DUE DATE: 94 days


ASSESSED LATE FEE: $350

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

Mr. Bell has been filing since 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:
Decline to waive.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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2015-1185 - Waiver Request