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Docket No. 19-178
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Tommie Norwood Gipson, Jr., with the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority, regarding a $1350 late fee assessed for filing his 2017 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 27 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Gipson is requesting a reduction or waiver of his late fee. He states that the payment will create a cash flow glitch but that he will promptly pay whatever amount the board imposes.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2017 Tier 2.1 Annual Report
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: May 15, 2018

DATE NOD RECEIVED: November 19, 2018 (personally signed green card)


DATE REPORT FILED: December 27, 2018
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 27 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 226 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1350
OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES:
None

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:
Suspend all based on future compliance with the reporting requirements under the Code of Ethics.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2019-178 Waiver Request