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Docket No. 21-692
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Elliot Broussard, Vermilion Economic Development District, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2018 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 137 days late and a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2019 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 137 days late.
Facts:
Elliot M. Broussard is requesting a waiver for the following reasons:

Mr. Broussard stated he misunderstood the filing requirement. He did not know the Vermillion Parish Sheriff's Office was a political subdivision and he was required to disclose his income on Schedule E. He stated he included a copy of his W-2 with his original filing, as he was not trying to mislead anyone.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2018 and 2019Tier 2.1 Annual Reports - Amendments
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: 5/8/2019 (2018); 5/142020 (2019)

DATE NOD RECEIVED: 12/9/2020 (2018 & 2019) (personally signed green card)


DATE REPORT FILED: 5/4/2021 (2018 & 2019)
DAYS LATE FROM NOD:
137days (2018 & 2019)
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1500 (2018) $1500 (2019)
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES:
None


PRIOR/OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None

OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None

PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Yes


Law:
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.

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 based on future compliance with the Code of Ethics.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2021-692 - PFD Waiver Request Elliot Michael Broussard (2018)
2021-692 - PFD Waiver Request Elliot Michael Broussard (2019)