| Waiver request submitted by Mr. Donald W. "Don Smith, former Coroner / Bienville Parish, regarding a $600 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2024 Tier 2 annual pfd 6 days late. |
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Donald W. Smith's term as coroner concluded on 3/25/2024, and he is no longer considered an elected official, which he understands relieves him of further financial reporting obligations after 2024. Mr. Smith retired to care for his wife during her prolonged illness, who passed away on 3/16/2025. Her passing resulted in profound emotional distress and ongoing financial hardship. Much of his savings was depleted. These circumstances have made it difficult to fulfill administrative requirements in a timely manner.
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TYPE OF REPORT: 2024 Tier 2 Annual Report - amendment
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: May 13, 2025
DATE NOD RECEIVED: 10/20/2025 (personally signed)
DATE REPORT FILED: 11/4/2025
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 6 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $600
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: Yes - 2018 $2,200, 2019 $100, & 2020 $200 (Paid)
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: Yes - 2005 $60 and $540. 2015 $1,200 and $200 (Paid)
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 27 reports or amendments
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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
of the Code 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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| Assigned Attorney: |
Tracy Barker |
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