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Docket No. 17-262
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Kieran Coleman, former member of the White Lake Property Advisory Board, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2013 Tier 2.1 pfd 162 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Coleman states that the board rarely met and did not know he was required to file. The counsel for the board requested several advisory opinions regarding the requirement to file advising the staff that this board had not met in several years. Finally, in August 2016, the board was abolished by the legislature.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2013 Tier 2.1 Annual Report
ORIGINAL DUE DATE: May 15, 2014
DATE NOD RECEIVED: January 26, 2015 (Tina Coleman signed green card)
DATE REPORT FILED: July 15, 2016
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 162 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 792 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1,500
PRIOR PFD LATE FEES: None
PRIOR CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR FILING EXPERIENCE:has filed 7 reports or amendments
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:
2017-262 Waiver Request