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Docket No. 22-773
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Steven Robert Cohan, former member of the St. Tammany Parish Sub-Drainage No. 2 of Gravity Drainage District No. 5, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his 2019 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 322 days late.
Facts:
Steven R. Cohan submitted a waiver request stating since he resigned in 2019, he was under the impression that he was current with all of his required filings. The boards he served on were voluntary positions, and he did not receive any income or other benefits from serving his community. Mr. Cohan would appreciate it if the Ethics board would consider waiving his fine.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2019 Tier 2.1 Annual Report
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: July 6, 2020
DATE NOD RECEIVED: 4/12/2021 (Covid)
DATE REPORT FILED: 3/9/2022
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 322 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 611 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1500
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Been filing since 2016
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
 
 
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2022-773 - PFD Waiver