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Docket No. 17-225
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by James Parrott, Chief of Police for Rosepine, Vernon Parish, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2015 Tier 3 annual pfd 105 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Parrott states that he was going through a divorce in 2015 and dealing with a lot of issues. He stated that he is having financial problems and cannot afford the late fee. A request for supporting information was issued, no response received to date.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2015 Tier 3 Annual Report
ORIGINAL DUE DATE: May 15, 2016
DATE NOD RECEIVED: October 25, 2016 (personally signed green card)
DATE REPORT FILED: February 16, 2017
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 105 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 276 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1,500
PRIOR PFD LATE FEES: Yes, 2014 Tier annual, $450 outstanding, transferred to AG
PRIOR CF LATE FEES: Yes, 9/30/06 election, 10-P, $40, paid; 9/30/16 election, 10-G, $120, paid
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR FILING EXPERIENCE: 9 reports or amendments
Law:
La. R.S. 42:1124.3 requires persons holding a public office who represent a voting district having a population of less than 5,000 and each member of the governing authority or management board of a charter school created pursuant to Chapter 42 of Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 to file a financial disclosure statement 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. Offer a payment plan.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
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2017-225 Waiver Request