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Docket No. 19-099
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Clifford Stephen Reuther, with the Workforce Development Board, Area #10, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his 2015 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 153 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Reuther states that his late fee order was mailed to an address that he hasn't live at since October of 2017. He states that he believes he filed his PFD timely; however, he has moved twice since 2015 and believes his documentation is in storage. He also states that the fee would be a financial hardship as he is in the early stages of his career and he and his wife have three children under the age of 6.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2015 Tier 2.1 Annual Report
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: May 16, 2016

DATE NOD RECEIVED: September 22, 2017 (personally signed green card)


DATE REPORT FILED: March 5, 2018
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 153 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 658 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1500
PRIOR PFD LATE FEES:
Yes, 2013 Tier 3 Annual PFD, $50, paid


OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None

OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None

PRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 10 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:
Decline to waive. Offer a payment plan.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
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2019-099 Waiver Request