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Docket No. 19-1029
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Jessie Kenneth Edwards, with the Winnfield City Council / Winn Parish (Pop. 4840), regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2016 Tier 3 annual pfd 152 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Edwards states he is requesting a waiver as he has financial difficulties due to his health. He states he has minimal resources to make payments. He states he has had medical problems for the last 3 years. He submitted pages from medical reports as proof of his condition.

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

DATE NOD RECEIVED: May 8, 2018 (personally signed green card)


DATE REPORT FILED: October 16, 2018
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 152 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 519 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1500


OUTSTANDING STATEMENTS: No


OUSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: Yes, 2015 Amendment, $1500; and, 2018 Annual, $1500


OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None

OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None

PRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 9 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. Offer a payment plan.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2019-1029 Waiver Request