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Docket No. 12-139
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by James Bayonne regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2009 Tier 2.1 annual personal financial disclosure statement 272 days late.
Facts:
James Bayonne is a member of the Natchitoches Council on Aging. On March 12, 2011, Mr. Bayonne received a notice of delinquency requesting he file his 2009 Tier 2.1 annual personal financial disclosure statement. It was filed on December 28, 2011, 272 days late. Mr. Bayonne was assessed a late fee of $1,500.

Comments:
TIER: 2.1
TYPE OF REPORT: 2009 Annual Report

DAYS LATE: 272 days

ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1,500

OTHER LATE FILINGS: No

Law:
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.
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.

Recommendations:
Based on the waiver guidelines, decline to waive.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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2012-139- Staff Memo