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Docket No. 25-420
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Joseph "Joey" Piazza, II, Member of School Board / District H / Tangipahoa Parish, regarding a $300 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2022 Tier 2 annual pfd 3 days late.
Facts:
Joseph "Joey" Piazza II states that the disclosure was initially faxed before the deadline, but the attempt was unsuccessful due to an undetected transmission issue. This issue was discovered on 5/2/2025, and the disclosure was immediately filed. Mr. Piazza understands the importance of meeting disclosure deadlines and assures that the delay was unintentional. Please waive the assessed late fee.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2022 Tier 2 Annual Report - Amendment
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: 10/10/2023
DATE NOD RECEIVED: 4/17/2025 (personally signed)
DATE REPORT FILED: 10/10/2023
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 3 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $300
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 12 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:
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2025-420 - PFD Waiver - Joseph Piazza, II - 22 Tier 2 -Amend