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Waiver request submitted by Arthur S. Williams, Ph.D, Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts Board of Directors, regarding a $800 late fee assessed for filing his 2022 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 16 days late. |
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Arthur S. Williams made a mistake by submitting his report using the wrong form. However, he corrected his error by submitting an amended disclosure on February 27, 2024. Mr. Williams admits his oversight but disagrees with the $800 fine imposed on him. He clarifies that he and his wife, who are both retired staff members, have no financial ties or business interests related to the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts. Mr. Williams also points out that the state does not send filing notifications, nor are they permitted to give notice when the forms are due, which can contribute someone filing late.
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TYPE OF REPORT: 2022 Tier 2.1 Annual Report
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: 05/15/2023
DATE NOD RECEIVED: 01/19/2024 (Arthur Williams)
DATE REPORT FILED: 02/15/2024
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 16 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 276 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $800
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 9 reports or amendments
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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.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Tracy Barker |
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