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Docket No. 12-001
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Alan Levine regarding a $3,500 for filing his 2010 Tier 1 annual pfd 7 days late.
Facts:
Alan Levine is the Secretary of the Department of Health and Hospitals. On July 19, 2011, he received a notice of delinquency and filed his report on August 15, 2011, 7 days late. He was assessed a $3,500 late fee.

Comments:
TIER: 1
TYPE OF REPORT: 2010 Annual Report

DAYS LATE: 7 days

ASSESSED LATE FEE: $3,500

OTHER LATE FILINGS: No

Law:
La. R.S. 42:1124 requires each person holding an office or position in Subsection A of this Section 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:
Suspend the fine based on future compliance with the Code.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
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2012-001- Staff Memo