| Untimely waiver request submitted by Chasedee Noto, a member of the Developmental Disabilities Council, regarding a $500 late fee assessed for filing her 2014 Tier 2.1 pfd 10 days late. |
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Ms. Noto states that she serves on the Board as a representative of the community with developmental disabilities. Ms. Noto submitted documentation evidencing the seizure condition she suffers from. She states that she did not understand that she had outstanding late fees. She is requesting a waiver based on her developmental disability.
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TYPE OF REPORT: 2014 Tier 2.1 Annual Report
ORIGINAL DUE DATE: May 15, 2015
DATE NOD RECEIVED: June 11, 2015 (personally signed green card)
DATE REPORT FILED: July 2, 2015
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 10 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 27 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $500
OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR LATE FEES SUSPENDED/WAIVED: None
She has served since 2008 and has filed 7 disclosure statements with the Board.
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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.
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Consider the untimely waiver. Suspend all based on future compliance with the disclosure requirements under the Ethics Code.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Tracy Barker |
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