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Docket No. 12-863
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Tracy Lynn French regarding a$1,500 late fee for filing her amended 2009 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 60 days late.
Facts:
Tracy Lynn French is a member of the Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau. Ms. Lynch states she timely filed the original report. She states she only filed the amendment late because it was received during the Christmas season and she was managing two hotels that were understaffed and it fell between the cracks.

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

DATE NOD RECEIVED: December 22, 2011
DATE REPORT FILED: March 19, 2012
DAYS LATE: 60 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:
Decline to waive.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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2012-863- Staff Memo