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Docket No. 12-1119
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Steward Collins regarding a $700 late fee assessed for filing his 2010 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 14 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Collins is a member of the DeSoto Parish Tourist Bureau. When Mr. Collins received the notice of delinquency, he spoke to Edna Thornton, Director of the Tourist Bureau. Mr. Thornton states that she told him the filing deadline was May 15th, which is the annual filing date. When she realized her mistake, as the letter pertained to a late filing, she told Mr. Collins, who then filed immediately, but 14 days late. Ms. Thornton states she feels responsible for this late filing.

Comments:
TIER: 2.1
TYPE OF REPORT: 2010 Annual Report

DATE NOD RECEIVED: April 5, 2012
DATE REPORT FILED: May 10, 2012
DAYS LATE: 14 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $700
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 $300 based on future compliance with the Code.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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2012-1119- Staff Memo