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Docket No. 17-1252
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Charles Wilbert Ross, with the St. Landry Parish School Board - District 2, regarding a $1300 late fee assessed for filing his 2016 Tier 2 annual pfd 13 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Ross explained that he is 84 years old and is serving his last term. He stated that his memory isn't what it used to be and he feels that it one of the reasons he did not timely file. He further explained that his wife's health has been declining for the past few years and he is the primary care giver.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2016 Tier 2 Annual Report
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: May 15, 2017

DATE NOD RECEIVED: August 21, 2017 (personally signed green card)


DATE REPORT FILED: September 12, 2017

DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 13 days

DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 120 days

ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1300

OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None

PRIOR LATE FEES: Yes

2011 annual PFD: $100 late fee

Paid $100 on 6/20/13

2013 annual PFD: $2,500 late fee

Waiver requested (2015-817)

September 2015: Suspended all but $500 (Based on future compliance)

Paid $500 on 6/24/16

2014 annual PFD: $1500 late fee

Waiver requested ( 2015-966)

October 2015: Suspended all (Based on future compliance)

OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
PRIOR CF LATE FEES: yes
EDE-P Report (10/2/10 election): $160 late fee

Paid 11/29/10
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 15 reports or amendments

Law:
La. R.S. 42:1124.2 requires each person holding a public office who represents a voting district having a population of 5,000 or more persons to file an annual personal 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:
Decline to waive. Offer a payment plan. Do not reassess the prior late fees at this time.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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2017-1252 Waiver Request