| Request to reconsider the Board's decision to suspend all but $1,050, based on future compliance, of a $1500 late fee assessed against Earl Graves, a former member of the St. Tammany Parish Recreation District #7, for filing his 2017 Tier 2.1 PFD 331 days late. |
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Mr. Graves has submitted a request for reconsideration reurging that he was not aware he was required to file the year following the termination of his service. He also asserts the late fee will create a financial hardship. He submitted information showing his monthly income is $2350 and monthly expenses are $1000, and he has approximately $27,000 in savings.
Initial Info.:
Mr. Graves states that he is 74 years old, a senior citizen on a fixed income. He states he was not aware he needed to file the year following his termination of office.
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TYPE OF REPORT: 2017 Tier 2.1 Annual Report
ORIGINAL DUE DATE: May 15, 2018
DATE NOD RECEIVED: January 4, 2019 (personally signed green card)
DATE REPORT FILED: December 12, 2019
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 331 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 576 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1500
PRIOR PFD LATE FEES: None
PRIOR CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR FILING EXPERIENCE: Yes
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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.
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Suspend all based on future compliance with the reporting requirements under the Code of Ethics.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Tracy Barker |
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