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Docket No. 13-091
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Bryan Wooley regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2010 Tier 2 annual pfd 15 days late.
Facts:
Bryan Wooley is a former member of the Shreveport City Council. Mr. Wooley received the notice of delinquency and forwarded it to his CPA, Scott Massey. Mr. Massey states this was during tax season and attempted to call our office to inform us it would be late. However, there is no authority to extend the 14 business day filing period following the receipt of a notice of delinquency.

Mr. Wooley was requested to amend Schedule D to properly disclose income received from Shreveport City council, which Mr. Wooley had reported on Schedule E by category.

Mr. Massey also states the late fee creates a financial hardship, but supporting documentation was produced in support.

Comments:
TIER: 2
TYPE OF REPORT: 2010 Annual Report

DATE NOD RECEIVED: April 6, 2012
DATE REPORT FILED: May 11, 2012
DAYS LATE: 15 days

ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1,500
OTHER LATE FILINGS: No

Law:
La. R.S. 42:1124.2 requires each person holding a public office who represents a voting district having a population of 5,000 or more persons to file an annual personal financial disclosure statement 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.
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.

Recommendations:
Suspend all but $500.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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