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Docket No. 25-419
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Donald Ray "Don" Cravins, Sr., former member of the Louisiana Racing Commission, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2021 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 348 days late.
Facts:
Benjamin Burns is submitting a waiver on behalf of Donald Ray "Don" Cravins, Sr. Mr. Cravins was diagnosed with cancer and immediately underwent cancer treatment, which prompted a suspension of his activities and understandable distraction. They would like to make an appearance.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2021 Tier 2.1 Annual Report - Amendment
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: 6/6/2023
DATE NOD RECEIVED: 10/7/2024 (Patricia Cravins)
DATE REPORT FILED: 9/30/2025
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 348 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1500
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: Yes - 2021 $1,500 (AG's office); 2009 $2,500, 2010 $2,500, & 2017 $400 (Paid)
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: Yes - 2003 $1,260, 2006 $1,560, 2010 $3,080, 2011 $2,360, 2014 $2,000, & 1/1/3000 $180
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: No
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Been filing since 2009
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:
2025-419- Amended Staff Memo - Donald Cravins, Sr.