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Docket No. 12-1439
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Darryel Walters regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2009 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 264 days late.
Facts:
TIER: 2.1
TYPE OF REPORT:
2009 Annual Report

DATE NOD RECEIVED: August 8, 2011
DATE REPORT FILED: May 16, 2012
DAYS LATE: 264 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1,500
OTHER LATE FILINGS: No



Darryel Walters is a member of the Louisiana Workforce Investment Board. Mr. Walters states this assessment was issue in error and that he did file his report on time; however, he offers no evidence to support his statement. Mr. Walters mentions a late issued in connection with a 2008 filing, which was rescinded as that late fee was issued in error. Mr. Walter states that the assessment will create a financial hardship as he is supporting his son, a sophomore at Nichols State University and Fletcher College.

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. Offer Mr. Walters a payment plan of $100/month.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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2012-1439- Staff Memo