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Docket No. 12-500
 
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RE:
Reconsideration of a waiver request submitted by Robert Bruno regarding a $1,500 assessed for filing his 2010 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 156 days late.
Facts:
TIER: 2.1

TYPE OF REPORT: 2.1 Annual Report

DAYS LATE: 156 days

ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1,500

OTHER LATE FILINGS: No

Mr. Bruno states that the report was forwarded to his CPA for completion after he filed his tax returns and was unaware that the extension allowed to Tier 2 filers is not applicable to Tier 2.1 filers. He requests a one time waiver due to this oversight.Further, Mr. Bruno requests the Board take note of his many years of public service, without compensation, on the Louisiana Board of Regents and the Louisiana Superdome Commission.

Comments:
This matter was originally considered at the board's May 2012 meeting. Based on the waiver guidelines, the Board declined to waive.

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:
Affirm decline to waive.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2012-500- Reconsideration
2012-500- Staff Memo