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Docket No. 12-2082
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Ron Chapman regarding a $500 late fee assessed for filing his 2010 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 10 days late.
Facts:
Ron Chapman is a member of the St. Bernard Parish Hospital Service District. He was on his way out of town when he received the notice of delinquency and did not open the correspondence until he returned to town.

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

DATE NOD RECEIVED: June 11, 2012
DATE REPORT FILED: July 9, 2012
DAYS LATE: 10 days

ASSESSED LATE FEE: $500
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 based on future compliance with the Code of Ethics.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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2012-2082- Staff Memo