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Docket No. 17-270
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Bergen Oge, a member of the Robeline Board of Aldermen-Natchitoches Parish, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing her 2015 Tier 3 annual pfd 91 days late.
Facts:
Ms. Oge stated that she did not intentionally fail to file the pfd; however, she stated that her sister signed the green card and did not give the NOD to her immediately. She stated that when she received the NOD, she did not realize it was time sensitive. She states that she is a college student, single mom and part-time employee.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2015 Tier 3 Annual Report
ORIGINAL DUE DATE: May 15, 2016
DATE NOD RECEIVED: October 12, 2016 (Hannah Oge signed green card)
DATE REPORT FILED: January 20, 2017
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 91 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 249 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1,500
PRIOR PFD LATE FEES: None
PRIOR CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR FILING EXPERIENCE: 5 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:
Suspend all but $200 based on future compliance with the reporting requirements under the Code of Ethics. The $200 is payable within 30 days and if payment is not received within 30 days, the full amount of the late fee becomes due and owing.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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2017-270 Waiver Request