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Docket No. 19-836
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Mr. Craig D. Blackburn, former member of the Developmental Disabilities Council, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his 2016 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 380 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Blackburn's mother submitted a waiver request on his behalf stating that Mr. Blackburn is a 39 year old man with down syndrome. She states he is unable to pay the late fee. Mr. Blackburn does work and live independently, but all money goes towards his living expenses. This assessment has caused Mr. Blackburn great stress.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2016 Tier 2.1 Annual Report
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: May 15, 2017

DATE NOD RECEIVED: October 13, 2017 (personally signed green card)


DATE REPORT FILED: November 8, 2018
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 380 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 542 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1500
OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES:
None

OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None

OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None

PRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 4 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:
Waive the late fee.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2019-836 Staff Memo- Waiver Request