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Docket No. 24-943
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Carrie Jennings Wheeler, former member of the Harahan City Council / Jefferson Parish, regarding a $700 late fee assessed for filing her 2020 Tier 2 annual pfd 7 days late.
Facts:
In the past, when Carrie Wheeler received delinquency notices, she was given a certain amount of days to file without being assessed a late fee. She believed that was the situation this time. Her failure to file was an oversight. The disclosures are usually filed on time.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2020 Tier 2 Annual Report
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: May 17, 2021
DATE NOD RECEIVED: 10/1/2021 (personally signed)
DATE REPORT FILED: 10/19/2021
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 7 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 155 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $700
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: Yes - 2014 $320, 2018 $400, $80, & $400 (all paid)
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 14 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:
2024-943 - PFD Waiver 2020 Tier 2