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Docket No. 18-505
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Robert Burton, with the City of Shreveport, Employee Retirement System, regarding $ 1500 late fee assessed for filing his 2015 Tier 2.1 annual PFD 559 days late.
Facts:
Mrs. Burton stated that she just recently was made aware of the issuance of the late fee. Mrs. Burton explained that her husband is a disabled veteran (69 years old) and struggles with his day to day functions. She also stated that he is not mentally competent to handle his daily affairs. Mrs. Burton submitted medical documentation for the Board's review.

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

DATE NOD RECEIVED: October 4, 2016 (personally signed green card)


DATE REPORT FILED: April 25, 2018
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 559 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE:
709 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE:
$1500
OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None

OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None

OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None

PRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 7 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:
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2018-505 Staff Memo