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Docket No. 19-1039
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Benjamin M. Castoriano, with Lycee' Francais De LA Nouvelle Orleans Charter School, regarding a $150 late fee assessed for filing his 2017 Tier 3 annual pfd 3 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Castoriano is requesting a waiver because he, in good faith, intended to send it on the deadline but work and unexpected family obligations got in the way. The deadline was a Friday and he submitted the report on the next business day. Monday. He is asking for a waiver of $100 pf the total $150.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2017 Tier 3 Annual Report
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: May 15, 2018

DATE NOD RECEIVED: February 6, 2019

DATE REPORT FILED: February 18, 2019
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 3 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 279 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $150
OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: Yes, 2018 Tier 3 PFD OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None



OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None

PRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 5 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.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2019-1039 Waiver Request