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Waiver request submitted by Darrell James VandeVen, a member of the Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his 2015 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 144 days late. |
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Mr. VandeVen stated that he is not sure how the late filing occurred. He explained that for some time the Promotion Board did not have his correct email address and as a result he may have missed receiving reminders.
Mr. VandeVen also stated that he does not receive any compensation for serving on the Board and request that the late fee be waived.
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TYPE OF REPORT: 2015 Tier 2.1 Annual Report
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: May 15, 2016
DATE NOD RECEIVED: September 28, 2016 (personally signed green card)
DATE REPORT FILED: March 3, 2017
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 144 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 291days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1500
OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 9 reports or amendments
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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.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Tracy Barker |
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