Waiver request submitted by Maria Sly George, International Charter School of New Orleans, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing her 2014 Tier 3 annual pfd 412 days late. |
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Ms. George stated that she no longer served on the charter school's board of directors. She explained that she had a stroke and is still recovering from it. She is also undergoing physical therapy. According to the additional information submitted, Ms. George suffered a stroke on February 29, 2016 and was discharged from the hospital on March 3, 2016 with orders for home health and physical therapy. She started physical therapy on April 11, 2017.
Ms. George also stated that as a member she did not receive any compensation for her service. She volunteered her time. Ms. George stated she is a retired citizen on a fixed income with many medical and financial responsibilities. She request that the late fee be waived.
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TYPE OF REPORT: 2014 Tier 3 Annual Report ORIGINAL FILING DATE: May 15, 2015
DATE NOD RECEIVED: April 19, 2016 (husband signed green card)
DATE REPORT FILED: June 14, 2017 DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 412 days DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 761 days ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1500 OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 5 reports or amendments
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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.
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Suspend all based on future compliance with the reporting requirements under the Code of Ethics.
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Assigned Attorney: |
Tracy Barker |
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