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Docket No. 24-493
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Tramelle D. Howard, East Baton Rouge Parish School Board / District 3, regarding a $2500 late fee assessed for filing his 2022 Tier 2 annual pfd 216 days late and a $2500 late fee for filing his 2021 annual pfd 621 days late.
Facts:
Tramelle D. Howard states that his term had concluded, and he was unaware that a final report was a necessary. Additionally, he relocated to New Orleans and was not served the certified notice. Mr. Howard would like to thank you for considering this request and appreciates your time and attention. Please waive the assessed late fee.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2021 and 2022 Tier 2 Annual Report
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: (05/15/2023, 2022) (05/16/2022, 2021)
DATE NOD RECEIVED: (10/16/2023, 2022) (Lu Sall Scott) (09/06/2022, 2021) (Tramelle Howard)
DATE REPORT FILED: (05/28/2024, 2022 and 2021)
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: (216 days, 2022) (621 days, 2021)
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: (379 days, 2022) (743 days, 2021)
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $2500 and $2500
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 9 reports or amendments
Law:
La. R.S. 42:1124.2 requires each person holding a public office who represents a voting district having a population of 5,000 or more persons to file an annual personal financial disclosure statement 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
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2024-493 - PFD Waiver 21 _ 22 Tier 2 Ann