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Docket No. 19-466
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Ms. Sheila Green- McCorkle, with the Algiers Development Corporation, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing her 2016 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 146 days late.
Facts:
Ms. McCorkle states that her term on the board ended in March, 2016. She was unaware that she needed to file an Annual PFD in May, 2017. She learned of the requirement on 5/30/2018 and completed and filed her PFD on 6/18/2018.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2016 Tier 2.1 Annual Report
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: May 15, 2017

DATE NOD RECEIVED: January 8, 2018 (signature not legible)


DATE REPORT FILED: June 18, 2018
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 146 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 399 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1500
OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None

OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None

OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None

PRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 5 reports or amendments

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 seven (7) business days after receipt of the notice of delinquency.

Recommendations:
Suspend all but $650 based on future compliance with the reporting requirements under the Code of Ethics. The $650 is payable within 30 days and if payment is not received within 30 days, the full amount of the late fee becomes due and owing.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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2019-466 Waiver Request