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Docket No. 24-884
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Erin Shane Smiley, Ouachita Parish Police Jury, regarding a $200 late fee assessed for filing his 2023 Tier 2 annual pfd 2 days late.
Facts:
Erin Shane Smiley has no excuse other than oversight for his disclosure being submitted untimely. He works daily and cares for his aging parents, who have had recent medical issues. Mr. Smiley is the sole caregiver. He has filed this form on time for the past 18 years, with the exception of this year. Your consideration is appreciated.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2023 Tier 2 Annual Report
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: May 15, 2024
DATE NOD RECEIVED: 7/12/2024 (personally signed green card)
DATE REPORT FILED: 7/25/2024
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 2 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 71 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $200
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: Yes, 2007 $100, 2020 $400, $900, $2500 (all paid)
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 25 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:
Suspend all based on future compliance.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2024-884 - PFD Waiver 2023 Tier 2