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Docket No. 13-285
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Stephanie Davis, a member of the International School of Louisiana Board, regarding a $800 late fee assessed for filing her 2011 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 16 days late.
Facts:
Ms. Davis assumed she was not required to file as she was no longer on the boad when she received the notice of delinquency. Further, she was going through a stressful time with her job as a teacher, the holiday season, and the cancer surgery and treatment of her dog at that time as well.

Comments:
TIER: 2.1
TYPE OF REPORT: 2011 Annual Report

DATE NOD RECEIVED: November 30, 2012
DATE REPORT FILED: January 5, 2013
DAYS LATE: 16 days

ASSESSED LATE FEE: $800
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:
Based on the waiver guidelines, waive the fee.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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