Meetings
 
Agenda Item
Docket No. 22-777
 
Print
RE:
Waiver request submitted by Stephen T. Bond, Denham Springs Economic Development Corporation Board, regarding a $550 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2019 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 11 days late.
Facts:
Stephen T. Bond stated he was teaching at Southeastern Louisiana University when his disclosure was due. The Covid-19 Pandemic protocols were suddenly put in place, and the school required teachers to move to facilitating all classes on the online platform, which made testing, class preparation, and supporting the student online a difficult task. This issue caused him to lose track of the PFD filing deadline. Mr. Bond stated he is retired and is a non-compensated board member. He asks the Ethics Board to grant him a waiver of his late.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2019 Tier 2.1 Annual Report - Amendment
ORIGINAL PFD FILED ON: June 8, 2020
DATE NOD RECEIVED: 12/14/2021 (personally signed green card)
DATE REPORT FILED: 1/3/2022
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 11 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $550
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Been filing since 2020
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:
2022-777 - PFD Waiver