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Waiver request submitted by Clara Ruth Saint, a member of the West Feliciana Tourist Commission, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing her 2009 Tier 2.a annual pfd 338 days late. |
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Ms. Saint states the executive director mailed her 2009 pfd together with the other members of May 5, 2009. However, the report due in May 2009 would be the 2008 annual pfd, which the staff did receive. The 2009 report was due on May 15, 2010. Ms. Saint does not recall receiving the notice of delinquency; however, the notice was sent to the address that was listed on all her reports. USPS states it was delivered.
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TIER: 2.1
TYPE OF REPORT: 2009 Annual Report
DATE NOD RECEIVED: September 13, 2011
DATE REPORT FILED: September 5, 2012
DAYS LATE: 338 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1,500
OTHER LATE FILINGS: No
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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.
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Based on the waiver guidelines, waive the late fee.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Tracy Barker |
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