|
Reconsideration of a waiver request submitted by Ellen Thompson regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing her 2010 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 46 days late. |
|
TIER: 2.1
TYPE OF REPORT: 2010 Annual Report
DAYS LATE: 46 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1,500
OTHER LATE FILINGS: No
Ellen Thompson is a member of the Grant Parish Soil Water Conservation District. On November 25, 2011, she received a notice of delinquency requesting she file her 2010 Tier 2.1 annual pfd. She filed the report on January 30, 2012, 46 days late. She was assessed a $1,500 late fee.
Ms. Thompson states that she is 94 years old and does not handle her business, other than paying bills. She utilizes her daughter to help her handle her buisness and file her reports. However, during the time of the late filing, her daughter's daughter suddenly dies during pregnancy losing the baby as well. It was a stressful time, during which many things were overlooked.
|
|
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.
|
|
| Assigned Attorney: |
Tracy Barker |
|
|