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Docket No. 16-799
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Hannah Ducre Rucker, Northshore Harbor Center, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing her 2014 Tier 2.1 annual PFD 314 days late.
Facts:
Ms. Rucker states that she has undergone a great deal of problems in the past two years and as a result she has had a great amount of difficulty handling matters. She explains that she was diagnosed with, and is currently being treated for cancer (doctor statement attached). Ms. Rucker also states that she has experienced a great deal of financial difficulty and as a result has filed for bankruptcy (document attached). Detailed information related to her medical condition and financial situation is contained in her correspondence.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2014 Tier 2.1 Annual PFD Report
ORIGINAL DUE DATE: May 15, 2015
DATE NOD RECEIVED: August 19, 2015 (Nikki ? signed green card)
DATE REPORT FILED: July 7, 2016
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 314 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 419 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
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2016-799 - Waiver Request