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Docket No. 18-1002
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Anthony E. Moreau, Chief of Police of Melville, St. Landry Parish (Pop. 1041), regarding a $750 late fee assessed for filing his 2016 Tier 3 annual PFD 15 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Moreau is represented by Attorney W. Simmons Sandoz in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy proceeding. Mr. Moreau was experiencing financial problems during the year 2016. His attorney states his financial problems overwhelmed him during the period when he was to submit the Tier 3 Annual PFD.

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

DATE NOD RECEIVED: February 23, 2018 (personally signed green card)


DATE REPORT FILED: March 21, 2018
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 15 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 310 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $750
OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES:
None

OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None

PRIOR LATE FEES: Yes -10-p 11/4/2014 Election; paid $360

OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None

PRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 5 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:
Decline to waive and offer a payment plan.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2018-1002 Staff Memo- Waiver