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Docket No. 20-410
 
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RE:
Untimely waiver request submitted by John Brown, Sr., a member of the Orleans Parish School Board, regarding a $1900 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2018 Tier 2 PFD 19 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Brown is requesting an untimely waiver because he states the notice went to the wrong address. He also states he is a retiree with limited funds.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2018 Tier 2 Annual Report - Amendment
ORIGINAL FILED ON: May 14, 2019
DATE NOD RECEIVED: December 9, 2019 (green card not returned)
DATE REPORT FILED: January 6, 2020
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 19 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 236 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1900
PRIOR PFD LATE FEES: None

PRIOR DISCLOSURE LATE FEES: Yes, 2017-2018 School Board Disclosure Statement, $1500, all but $500 suspended, $500 paid, suspended portion not reassessed to date


PRIOR CF LATE FEES: Yes, 2018 supplemental report, $600, paid
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR FILING EXPERIENCE: Yes
Law:
La. R.S. 42:1124.2 requires each person holding a public office who represents a voting district having a population of 5,000 or more persons to file an annual personal 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 consider untimely waiver.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2020-410 - Waiver Request John A. Brown, Sr.