| Waiver request submitted by John LaFargue, Upper Audubon Security District, regarding a $700 late fee assessed for filing his 2012 Tier 2.1 annual PFD 14 days late. |
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Mr. LaFargue states that he thought he had filed the disclosure statement on its due date, i.e., May 15, 2013. Mr. LaFargue also states that he works out of town 50% of the time and he has difficulty retrieving mail that is sent to him certified.
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TYPE OF REPORT: 2012 Tier 2.1 Annual PFD Report
ORIGINAL DUE DATE: May 15, 2013
DATE NOD RECEIVED: January 31, 2014 (signature on green card not legible)
DATE REPORT FILED: February 25, 2014
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 14 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 286 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $700
OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR LATE FEES SUSPENDED/WAIVED: None
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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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Suspend all but $250 based on future compliance with the reporting requirements under the Code of Ethics. The $250 is payable within 30 days and if payment is not received within 30 days, the full amount of the late fee becomes due and owing.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Tracy Barker |
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