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Docket No. 18-884
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Rita Wroten, Alderman, with the Village of Sikes Board of Alderman, Winn Parish (Pop. 119), regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing her 2016 Tier 3 annual PFD 103 days late.
Facts:
Ms. Wroten is asking for a waiver. She states that she faxed the report on 2/15/2018. IT searched the server for the fax and a fax was received; however, the pages were blank. She submitted her report and her request on 5/30/2018.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2016 Tier 3 Annual Report
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: May 15, 2017

DATE NOD RECEIVED: February 6, 2018 (personally signed green card)


DATE REPORT FILED: May 30, 2018
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 103 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE:
380 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE:
$1500
OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None

OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None

OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None

PRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 12 reports or amendments

Law:
La. R.S. 42:1124.3 requires persons holding a public office who represent a voting district having a population of less than 5,000 and each member of the governing authority or management board of a charter school created pursuant to Chapter 42 of Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 to file a 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:
Waive the late fee.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
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2018-884 Staff Memo