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Docket No. 16-795
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Charles Kiplen Blaney, Concordia Economic and Industrial Development Board, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2014 Tier 2.1 annual PFD 259 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Blaney states that he has served on the board for a number of years and is diligent in attending and participating in the meetings, as well as serving on other boards and working in his community. Mr. Blaney adds that he receives no compensation for his services. Mr. Blaney states that he did not intentionally disregard the notice and not file. He simply forgot.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2014 Tier 2.1 Annual PFD Report
ORIGINAL DUE DATE: May 15, 2015
DATE NOD RECEIVED: August 8, 2015 (personally signed green card)
DATE REPORT FILED: May 3, 2016
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 259 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 354 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:
Decline to waive.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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2016-795 - Waiver Request