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Docket No. 17-1070
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Jessica Susan Lambert, River Region Cancer Screening and Early Detection District Board, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing her 2015 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 169 days late.
Facts:
Ms. Lambert stated that she did not intentionally file the PFD late. She explained that she had numerous health issues during that time period and it was simply an oversight. She also explained that she is a single parent living on a fixed income. Ms. Lambert request that the late fee be waived or reduced. Correspondence was sent to Ms. Lambert requesting that she provide supporting documentation.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2015 Tier 2.1 Annual Report
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: May 15, 2016

DATE NOD RECEIVED: August 29, 2016 (personally signed green card)


DATE REPORT FILED: February 24, 2017

DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 169 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 284 days


ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1500
PRIOR OR OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES:
None

PRIOR OR OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None

OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None

PRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 8 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. Offer a payment plan.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
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2017-1070 Waiver Request