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Docket No. 24-543
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Christopher "Tipper" Esponge, Alderman / District 3 / Delcambre / Iberia & Vermilion Parishes, regarding a $500 late fee assessed for filing his 2021 Tier 3 annual pfd 482 days late.
Facts:
Chris Esponge would like to request a waiver of the $500 fee. He filled out the disclosure for the previous years but was unaware that the 2021 disclosure had not been filed. Mr. Esponge appreciates your consideration.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2021 Tier 3 Annual Report
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: 05/16/2023
DATE NOD RECEIVED: 02/10/2023 (Christopher Esponge)
DATE REPORT FILED: 06/18/2024
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 482 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 764 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $500
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 5 reports or amendments
Law:
La. R.S. 42:1124.3 requires persons holding a public office who represent a voting district having a population of less than 5,000 and each member of the governing authority or management board of a charter school created pursuant to Chapter 42 of Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 to file a 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:
2024-543 - PFD Waiver Tier 3 ANN2021