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Docket No. 18-620
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Catherine Yvonne L Normand, with the St. Landry Parish Tourism Commission, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing her amended 2015 Tier 2.1 annual PFD 244 days late.
Facts:
Ms. Normand stated that she did not receive the NOD issued. She explained that it was signed for by her neighbor, Bernel Vidrine. Ms. Normand also stated that she has consistently tried to amend her PFD once she was asked to do so. She request that the late fee be waived.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2015 Tier 2.1 Annual Report -Amendment
INITIAL FILING DATE: July 26, 2016

DATE NOD RECEIVED: November 29, 2016

DATE REPORT FILED: August 9, 2017
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 244 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 450 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

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:
Suspend all based on future compliance with the reporting requirements under the Code of Ethics.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2018-620 Staff Memo- Waiver Request