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Docket No. 13-397
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Karen Reiners-Winfrey, member of the Office of Group Benefits - Policy and Planning Board, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing her 2010 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 291 days late.
Facts:
Ms. Winfrey states that she served on this board as a result of her position as Deputy Commissioner of Insurance for the Office of Health Insurance at the Department of Insurance. She states that she no longer served in that position as of August 2010. She also states that she has filed all other reports necesary.

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

DATE NOD RECEIVED: January 28, 2012
DATE REPORT FILED: December 3, 2012
DAYS LATE: 291 days

ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1,500
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:
Based on the waiver guidelines, waive the late fee.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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