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Docket No. 17-264
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Prince Robinson, Sr., a member of the Lake Providence Port Commission, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2015 Tier 2.1 pfd 56 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Robinson's son states that his father has been battling bone cancer for the last two years. He stated that his father was in the hospital at the time the pfd was due. He states that he is currently in a nursing home in Lake Providence.

A request for supporting documentation has been issued. No response has been received to date.


Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2015 Tier 2.1 Annual Report
ORIGINAL DUE DATE: May 15, 2016
DATE NOD RECEIVED: August 5, 2016 (Brenda Robinson signed green card)
DATE REPORT FILED: October 11, 2016
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 56 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 148 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1,500
PRIOR PFD LATE FEES: Yes, 2014 Tier 2.1 pfd, $1,500, transferred to AG for collection
PRIOR CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: Yes, 2015 Tier 2.1 amendment
PRIOR FILING EXPERIENCE: 5 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:
Decline to waive.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
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2017-264 Waiver Request