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Docket No. 23-592
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Lewis Casey Messenger, Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing her amended 2020 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 75 days late.
Facts:
On January 4th, 2023, Casey Messenger lost her mother. since then, she has been managing her mother's estate and coping with their loss. Amidst all of this, the notice about a late fee was the least of their worries. Ms. Messenger respectfully requests a waiver of the assessed late fee.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2020 Tier 2.1 Annual Report
ORIGINAL PFD FILED ON: 3/22/2021
DATE NOD RECEIVED: 1/14/2023 (Covid)
DATE REPORT FILED: 4/10/2023
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 75 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1500
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 10 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:
Waive the late fee.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2023-592 - PFD Waiver 20 Tier 2.1