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Docket No. 23-557
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Crystal Harper White, former member of the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council, regarding a $450 late fee assessed for filing her 2021 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 9 days late.
Facts:
Crystal White held a volunteer council member seat on the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council from 2018-2022 to be a voice for her disabled 9-year old daughter who has Autism and a seizure disorder. In July 2020, she became pregnant and had many complications at the beginning of her pregnancy. The complication resulted in a premature birth in March 2021. Additional complications followed after the birth of her child. Ms. White and her family have been in survival mode. She sincerely apologizes for the late filing and asks for a waiver of the late fee.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2021 Tier 2.1 Annual Report
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: 5/16/2022
DATE NOD RECEIVED: 2/4/2023
DATE REPORT FILED: 2/23/2023
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 9 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 283 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $450
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 4 reports or amendments
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 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:
Decline to waive.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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2023-557 - PFD Waiver