Meetings
 
Agenda Item
Docket No. 24-758
 
Print
RE:
Waiver request submitted by Scott Antoine Bernard, Erath Board of Alderman / Vermilion Parish, regarding a $500 late fee assessed for filing his 2019 Tier 3 annual pfd 152 days late and regarding a $500 late fee assessed for filing his 2022 Tier 3 annual pfd 313 days late.
Facts:
Scott A. Bernard would like to apologize for not paying closer attention to this matter. He was unaware the report had yet to be received, as he had done so for the 2018, 2020, and 2021 reports. Once notified, he attempted to resolve the issue. Mr. Bernard would like to apologize for not taking care of this on time and will be more diligent in completing his disclosures before the deadline.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2019 and 2022 Tier 3 Annual Report
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: (2019 - 07/06/2020) (2022 - 05/15/2023)
DATE NOD RECEIVED: (2019 - 06/24/2021, Scott Bernard) (2022 -09/29/2023, Amy Mencau)
DATE REPORT FILED: (2019- 12/07/2021) (2022- 08/18/2024)
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: (2019- 152 days) (2022- 313 days)
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: (2019 - 519 days) (2022- 461 days)
ASSESSED LATE FEE: (2019- $500) (2022- $500)
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 8 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:
2024-758 - PFD Waiver 2019 and 2022 Tier 3 Annual