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Docket No. 17-481
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Edwina Ricks, Central Louisiana Human Services District, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing her amended 2014 Tier 2.1 annual PFD 153 days late.
Facts:
Ms. Ricks stated that around the same time the notice was issued and the amendment was due, she was staying at the hospital with her sister (Ada Joyce Glover Hamilton). She remained with her sister until she passed away on February 13, 2016 and was buried on February 20, 2016. On February 25, 2017, a second sister (Velta Borner) passed away and Ms. Ricks traveled to her services in Kansas City, Missouri.
Representative Terry Brown submitted correspondence in support of a waiver.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2014Tier 2.1 Annual Report - amendment
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: May 15, 2015

DATE NOD RECEIVED: February 17, 2016 (personally signed green card)


DATE REPORT FILED: July 28, 2016
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 153 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE:
440
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1,500
OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None

OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None


OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: NonePRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 9 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:
2017-481 Waiver Request