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Docket No. 12-502
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Susan Rabb regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing her amended 2009 Tier 3 annual pfd 159 days late.
Facts:
Susan Rabb is a constable for Concordia Parish. On August 23, 2011, she received a notice of delinquency requesting she amend her 2009 Tier 3 annual pfd to disclose her income received from Concordia Parish. The report was filed on February 19, 2012, 159 days late. A $1,500 late fee was assessed.

Comments:
TIER: 3
TYPE OF REPORT: 2009 Annual Report

DAYS LATE: 159 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1,500
OTHER LATE FILINGS: No

Law:
La. R.S. 42:1124.3 requires persons holding a public office who represent a voting district having a population of less than 5,000 and each member of the governing authority or management board of a charter school created pursuant to Chapter 42 of Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 to file a 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:
Rescind late fee based on medical condition pursuant to Rule 1204.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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2012-502- Staff Memo