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Docket No. 12-869
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by William Hawkins, Jr. regarding a $1,100 late fee assessed for filing his 2009 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 22 days late.
Facts:
William Hawkins is a member of the Louisiana Agriculture Finance Authority. Mr. Hawkins filed his 2010 Tier 2.1 annual pfd on April 13, 2011. On April 22, 2011, he received a notice of delinquency requesting he file his 2009 Tier 2.1 annual pfd. The 2009 was not filed until June 3, 2011. However, Mr. Hawkins states his 2010 was actually his 2009. However, he would still owe a 2010 disclosure report.

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

DATE NOD RECEIVED: April 22, 2011
DATE REPORT FILED: June 3, 2011
DAYS LATE: 22 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1,100
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:
Suspend all but $500 based on future compliance with the Code.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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2012-869- Staff Memo Agenda1