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Docket No. 11-1674
 
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RE:
Waiver request of Warren Founds, Jr. regarding a $2,500 late fee assessed for his filing of his 2009 Tier 2 annual pfd 445 days late.
Facts:
Warren Founds is the Sabine Parish Coroner. On July 19, 2010, he received a notice of delinquency requesting he file his 2009 Tier 2 annual pfd. He filed it on October 25, 2011, 445 days late.

Mr. Founds states that he is 92 years old recovering from a prolonged surgical procedure. He is also the sole caretaker for his wife who is an invalid from a stroke and suffering from seven fractures. He also states he has not received any contributions or made any expenditures.

Comments:
TIER: 2
TYPE OF REPORT: 2009 Annual Report

DAYS LATE: 445 days

ASSESSED LATE FEE: $2,500

OTHER LATE FILINGS: No

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 fourteen (14) business days after receipt of the notice of delinquency.

Recommendations:
Decline to waive.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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2011-1674- Staff Memo