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Waiver request submitted by Melanie M. Washington, former member of the Children's Trust Fund Board, regarding a $950 late fee assessed for filing her 2022 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 19 days late. |
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When Melanie M. Washington received the NOD, she was not in a good mental space. She recalls Sherry Lassere reaching out to her to get her email address but does not know when she read the document. Ms. Washington has been battling depression for a few months. She was unable to secure employment after leaving the Governor's office on 1/8/2024 and does not have a spouse to support her financially. Ms. Washington was not eligible for unemployment and has a mortgage in addition to several bills. She had to let go of some responsibilities in organizations due to her mental health. Ms. Washington started a new position on 8/16/24 with low pay, and she is unable to afford another unexpected bill after being unemployed for eight months. She acknowledges this entire situation is due to her negligence.
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TYPE OF REPORT: 2022 Tier 2.1 Annual Report
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: May 15, 2023
DATE NOD RECEIVED: 6/10/2024 (James Dugan)
DATE REPORT FILED: 7/9/2024
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 19 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 421 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $950
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 1 reports or amendments
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La. R.S. 42:1124.2.1
requires financial disclosure for each member and designee of a board or commission which has the authority to expend, disburse or invest $10,000 or more of funds in a fiscal year 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.
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Suspend all based on future compliance.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Tracy Barker |
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