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Docket No. 19-094
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Ms. Donnica Conway, Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council, regarding two $1500 late fees assessed for filing her amended 2016 and 2015 Tier 2.1 annual pfds 195 days late.
Facts:
Ms. Conway states that she faxed her PFD on the due date; however, it was unreadable. She was not aware of the problem but corrected it as soon as she was notified. She also states that she is a recent college graduate and a first year teacher and does not have the income to pay the late fee.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2015 Tier 2.1 Annual Report - Amendment
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: May 12, 2017

DATE NOD RECEIVED: October 24, 2017 (personally served by State Police)


DATE REPORT FILED: May 16, 2018
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 195 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 730 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1500

TYPE OF REPORT: 2016 Tier 2.1 Annual Report - Amendment
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: May 12, 2017

DATE NOD RECEIVED: October 24, 2017 (personally served by State Police)


DATE REPORT FILED: May 16, 2018
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 195 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 366 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. 42:1124.2.1 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:
2015 AM - Suspend all based on future compliance with the reporting requirements under the Code of Ethics.

2016 AM - Decline to waive. Offer a payment plan.


Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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2019-094 Waiver Requests