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Docket No. 16-421
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Johna E. Hays, Workforce Investment Board #71, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing her 2013 Tier 2.1 Annual PFD 257 days late.
Facts:
Ms. Hays states that she initially did not file the disclosure statement because she was hesitant in revealing her personal funds. She explains that she had personal experience with identity theft. She also states that she travels with her employment which may have caused a delay.

It also appears that the NOD was sent to a work address rather than the address provided on the reports filed with the Board; therefore, it is unclear whether she timely received the NOD.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2013 Tier 2.1 Annual PFD Report
ORIGINAL DUE DATE: May 15, 2014
DATE NOD RECEIVED: January 9, 2015 (M. Doss signed the green card)
DATE REPORT FILED: October 5, 2015
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 257 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 508 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1,500
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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2016-421 - Waiver Request