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Docket No. 25-531
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Mary Lee Winfield, Capital Area Human Services District, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing her 2022 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 601 days late.
Facts:
Health Unit Director Mary L. Winfield had just been appointed and was under tremendous stress with the added responsibility. Her husband was hospitalized for a heart attack and double bypass with cardiac rehab. She was his primary caregiver. Ms. Winfield never received the NOD and states that the signature is not hers. Please waive the assessed late fee.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2022 Tier 2.1 Annual Report
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: May 15, 2023
DATE NOD RECEIVED: 11/17/2023 (M. Winfield)
DATE REPORT FILED: 7/23/2025
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 601 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 800 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1500
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Been filing since 2021
Law:
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.

Recommendations:
Decline to waive.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2025-531 - PFD Waiver - Mary Lee Winfield - 22 Tier 2.1
2025-531- NOD green cardr