| Waiver request submitted by Mr. Donovan Archote, Orleans Parish Communication District, regarding a $1,100 late fee assessed for filing his 2023 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 22 days late.
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Donavan Archote states that when the NOD was delivered to Troop B, the administrative staff was on vacation. It was handled by someone who was unfamiliar with mail procedures and placed in an incorrect location. On 1/9/2024, Mr. Archote was promoted to major, and his office was relocated to Benson Tower, 1450 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70112. Troop B supervision was immediately transferred to Captain Joseph Piglia and Region 1 Major Hiram Mason. In late January, the misplaced notice was discovered and given to Mr. Archote. He has always had the best intentions of filing timely as required. Please waive the $1,100 assessed late fee.
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TYPE OF REPORT: 2023 Tier 2.1 Annual Report
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: May 15, 2024
DATE NOD RECEIVED: 12/23/2024 (not legible)
DATE REPORT FILED: 1/29/2025
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 22 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 259 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1,100
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: Yes - 2016 $1,500 (Suspended)
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Been filing since 2015
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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 but $250 based on future compliance with the Code of Ethics. The $250 is payable within 20 days and if payment is not received within 20 days, the full amount of the late fee becomes due and owing.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Tracy Barker |
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