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The Town of Iota's latest audit exposes persistent internal control flaws and budget overspending that jeopardize fiscal accountability. Lack of staff segregation and gaps in GAAP expertise highlight the need for urgent governance reforms to protect public funds.
20260127-141424_Town_of_Iota_7_1_2024_-_6_30_2025_Domiciled_Acadia.json
The Town of Iota's latest audit exposes persistent internal control flaws and budget overspending that jeopardize fiscal accountability. Lack of staff segregation and gaps in GAAP expertise highlight the need for urgent governance reforms to protect public funds.
App.LLA.state.La.US
January 27, 2026 at 8:33 PM
The Town of Iota's latest audit exposes persistent internal control flaws and budget overspending that jeopardize fiscal accountability. Lack of staff segregation and gaps in GAAP expertise highlight the need for urgent governance reforms to protect public funds.
Glenmora's audit reveals legal budget violation with General Fund overspending on street repairs beyond authorized limits. Clear need for stricter fiscal discipline and adherence to state law on budgeting.
20260127-141213_Town_of_Glenmora_7_1_2024_-_6_30_2025_Domiciled_Rapides.json
Glenmora's audit reveals legal budget violation with General Fund overspending on street repairs beyond authorized limits. Clear need for stricter fiscal discipline and adherence to state law on budgeting.
App.LLA.state.La.US
January 27, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Glenmora's audit reveals legal budget violation with General Fund overspending on street repairs beyond authorized limits. Clear need for stricter fiscal discipline and adherence to state law on budgeting.
The Town of Campti’s 2025 audit reveals budget amendment failures and delayed payroll tax filings, undermining financial accountability. While no fraud was found, these recurring issues must be addressed to safeguard public trust and improve governance.
20260127-141017_Town_of_Campti_7_1_2024_-_6_30_2025_Domiciled_Natchitoches.json
The Town of Campti’s 2025 audit reveals budget amendment failures and delayed payroll tax filings, undermining financial accountability. While no fraud was found, these recurring issues must be addressed to safeguard public trust and improve governance.
App.LLA.state.La.US
January 27, 2026 at 8:24 PM
The Town of Campti’s 2025 audit reveals budget amendment failures and delayed payroll tax filings, undermining financial accountability. While no fraud was found, these recurring issues must be addressed to safeguard public trust and improve governance.
The Town of Ball exceeded its General Fund budget by over 5% during FY 2025, violating the Louisiana Government Budget Act. Despite clean financial statements overall, this breach signals a need for stronger budget discipline and transparency.
20260127-140457_Town_of_Ball_7_1_2024_-_6_30_2025_Domiciled_Rapides.json
The Town of Ball exceeded its General Fund budget by over 5% during FY 2025, violating the Louisiana Government Budget Act. Despite clean financial statements overall, this breach signals a need for stronger budget discipline and transparency.
App.LLA.state.La.US
January 27, 2026 at 8:23 PM
The Town of Ball exceeded its General Fund budget by over 5% during FY 2025, violating the Louisiana Government Budget Act. Despite clean financial statements overall, this breach signals a need for stronger budget discipline and transparency.
The Town of Brusly audit flags a repeated significant deficiency: no qualified in-house staff or third-party to prepare GAAP financial statements. While not a material weakness, it demands governance attention for better fiscal oversight.
20260127-140835_Town_of_Brusly_7_1_2024_-_6_30_2025_Domiciled_West_Baton_Rou.json
The Town of Brusly audit flags a repeated significant deficiency: no qualified in-house staff or third-party to prepare GAAP financial statements. While not a material weakness, it demands governance attention for better fiscal oversight.
App.LLA.state.La.US
January 27, 2026 at 8:22 PM
The Town of Brusly audit flags a repeated significant deficiency: no qualified in-house staff or third-party to prepare GAAP financial statements. While not a material weakness, it demands governance attention for better fiscal oversight.
Audit of Iberia Council on Aging finds lapses in consumer reassessments and one untraceable service unit, plus a recorded service for a deceased client. Unit costs matched contract amounts. Fiscal oversight must tighten to protect public funds.
20260127-135832_Iberia_Parish_Council_on_Aging_Inc_-_Services_for_Title_3_Pr.json
Audit of Iberia Council on Aging finds lapses in consumer reassessments and one untraceable service unit, plus a recorded service for a deceased client. Unit costs matched contract amounts. Fiscal oversight must tighten to protect public funds.
App.LLA.state.La.US
January 27, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Audit of Iberia Council on Aging finds lapses in consumer reassessments and one untraceable service unit, plus a recorded service for a deceased client. Unit costs matched contract amounts. Fiscal oversight must tighten to protect public funds.
The Town of Iota's latest audit exposes persistent internal control flaws and budget overspending that jeopardize fiscal accountability. Lack of staff segregation and gaps in GAAP expertise highlight the need for urgent governance reforms to protect public funds.
20260127-141424_Town_of_Iota_7_1_2024_-_6_30_2025_Domiciled_Acadia.json
The Town of Iota's latest audit exposes persistent internal control flaws and budget overspending that jeopardize fiscal accountability. Lack of staff segregation and gaps in GAAP expertise highlight the need for urgent governance reforms to protect public funds.
App.LLA.state.La.US
January 27, 2026 at 8:22 PM
The Town of Iota's latest audit exposes persistent internal control flaws and budget overspending that jeopardize fiscal accountability. Lack of staff segregation and gaps in GAAP expertise highlight the need for urgent governance reforms to protect public funds.
The Town of Ball exceeded its General Fund budget by over 5% during FY 2025, violating the Louisiana Government Budget Act. Despite clean financial statements overall, this breach signals a need for stronger budget discipline and transparency.
20260127-140457_Town_of_Ball_7_1_2024_-_6_30_2025_Domiciled_Rapides.json
The Town of Ball exceeded its General Fund budget by over 5% during FY 2025, violating the Louisiana Government Budget Act. Despite clean financial statements overall, this breach signals a need for stronger budget discipline and transparency.
App.LLA.state.La.US
January 27, 2026 at 8:22 PM
The Town of Ball exceeded its General Fund budget by over 5% during FY 2025, violating the Louisiana Government Budget Act. Despite clean financial statements overall, this breach signals a need for stronger budget discipline and transparency.
Glenmora's audit reveals legal budget violation with General Fund overspending on street repairs beyond authorized limits. Clear need for stricter fiscal discipline and adherence to state law on budgeting.
20260127-141213_Town_of_Glenmora_7_1_2024_-_6_30_2025_Domiciled_Rapides.json
Glenmora's audit reveals legal budget violation with General Fund overspending on street repairs beyond authorized limits. Clear need for stricter fiscal discipline and adherence to state law on budgeting.
App.LLA.state.La.US
January 27, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Glenmora's audit reveals legal budget violation with General Fund overspending on street repairs beyond authorized limits. Clear need for stricter fiscal discipline and adherence to state law on budgeting.
The Town of Campti’s 2025 audit reveals budget amendment failures and delayed payroll tax filings, undermining financial accountability. While no fraud was found, these recurring issues must be addressed to safeguard public trust and improve governance.
20260127-141017_Town_of_Campti_7_1_2024_-_6_30_2025_Domiciled_Natchitoches.json
The Town of Campti’s 2025 audit reveals budget amendment failures and delayed payroll tax filings, undermining financial accountability. While no fraud was found, these recurring issues must be addressed to safeguard public trust and improve governance.
App.LLA.state.La.US
January 27, 2026 at 8:22 PM
The Town of Campti’s 2025 audit reveals budget amendment failures and delayed payroll tax filings, undermining financial accountability. While no fraud was found, these recurring issues must be addressed to safeguard public trust and improve governance.
Audit of City of Port Allen flags major control weakness in utility accounts receivable—delinquent customers often not disconnected as ordinance requires. City also lacks formal collection policies, risking lost revenues and unequal treatment. Accountability and tighter controls needed now.
20260126-175119_City_of_Port_Allen_7_1_2024_-_6_30_2025_Domiciled_West_Baton.json
Audit of City of Port Allen flags major control weakness in utility accounts receivable—delinquent customers often not disconnected as ordinance requires. City also lacks formal collection policies, risking lost revenues and unequal treatment. Accountability and tighter controls needed now.
App.LLA.state.La.US
January 26, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Audit of City of Port Allen flags major control weakness in utility accounts receivable—delinquent customers often not disconnected as ordinance requires. City also lacks formal collection policies, risking lost revenues and unequal treatment. Accountability and tighter controls needed now.
Kaplan’s audit reveals troubling internal control gaps and lack of GAAP expertise, with management admitting budget shortfalls violate state law. Persistent financial oversight issues risk taxpayer dollars and demand reform. Local transparency and fiscal responsibility are non-negotiable.
20260126-174304_City_of_Kaplan_7_1_2024_-_6_30_2025_Domiciled_Vermilion.json
Kaplan’s audit reveals troubling internal control gaps and lack of GAAP expertise, with management admitting budget shortfalls violate state law. Persistent financial oversight issues risk taxpayer dollars and demand reform. Local transparency and fiscal responsibility are non-negotiable.
App.LLA.state.La.US
January 26, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Kaplan’s audit reveals troubling internal control gaps and lack of GAAP expertise, with management admitting budget shortfalls violate state law. Persistent financial oversight issues risk taxpayer dollars and demand reform. Local transparency and fiscal responsibility are non-negotiable.
Audit of Nicholls State University Athletics flagged $97K in misclassified royalties and sponsorship revenues, corrected after discovery. Expense overstatements of $125K in facilities costs were also fixed. No misuse found, but accounting controls need attention.
20260126-172309_Nicholls_State_University_-_NCAA_7_1_2024_-_6_30_2025_Domici.json
Audit of Nicholls State University Athletics flagged $97K in misclassified royalties and sponsorship revenues, corrected after discovery. Expense overstatements of $125K in facilities costs were also fixed. No misuse found, but accounting controls need attention.
App.LLA.state.La.US
January 26, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Audit of Nicholls State University Athletics flagged $97K in misclassified royalties and sponsorship revenues, corrected after discovery. Expense overstatements of $125K in facilities costs were also fixed. No misuse found, but accounting controls need attention.
Jeanerette City Marshal’s 2025 audit flags repeated financial control weaknesses: segregation of duties remains inadequate, GAAP financial reporting not internally performed, and budgets for special funds remain absent. Persistent issues demand stronger oversight and corrective action.
20260122-093709_Jeanerette_City_Marshal_7_1_2024_-_6_30_2025_Domiciled_Iberi.json
Jeanerette City Marshal’s 2025 audit flags repeated financial control weaknesses: segregation of duties remains inadequate, GAAP financial reporting not internally performed, and budgets for special funds remain absent. Persistent issues demand stronger oversight and corrective action.
App.LLA.state.La.US
January 23, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Jeanerette City Marshal’s 2025 audit flags repeated financial control weaknesses: segregation of duties remains inadequate, GAAP financial reporting not internally performed, and budgets for special funds remain absent. Persistent issues demand stronger oversight and corrective action.
The Justice of the Peace financial statement for LaSalle Parish presents a blank template with no reported fees or expenses. This lack of critical financial disclosure undermines transparency and accountability expected under Louisiana law. Our local courts deserve better.
20260122-094056_LaSalle_Parish_Justice_of_the_Peace_District_1_1_1_2024_-_12.json
The Justice of the Peace financial statement for LaSalle Parish presents a blank template with no reported fees or expenses. This lack of critical financial disclosure undermines transparency and accountability expected under Louisiana law. Our local courts deserve better.
App.LLA.state.La.US
January 23, 2026 at 7:47 PM
The Justice of the Peace financial statement for LaSalle Parish presents a blank template with no reported fees or expenses. This lack of critical financial disclosure undermines transparency and accountability expected under Louisiana law. Our local courts deserve better.
Justice of the Peace financial statement from Iberville Parish is missing critical details on salary, fees, and expenses. Accountability requires clear reporting of all public funds handled. Louisiana voters deserve transparency in local offices.
20260122-093347_Iberville_Parish_Justice_of_the_Peace_Ward_3_1_1_2023_-_12_3.json
Justice of the Peace financial statement from Iberville Parish is missing critical details on salary, fees, and expenses. Accountability requires clear reporting of all public funds handled. Louisiana voters deserve transparency in local offices.
App.LLA.state.La.US
January 23, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Justice of the Peace financial statement from Iberville Parish is missing critical details on salary, fees, and expenses. Accountability requires clear reporting of all public funds handled. Louisiana voters deserve transparency in local offices.
Justice of the Peace in Morehouse Parish filed an incomplete financial statement with insufficient details on salary and expenses. Transparency is vital for accountability in local offices.
20260123-134453_Morehouse_Parish_Justice_of_the_Peace_Ward_5_1_1_2024_-_12_3.json
Justice of the Peace in Morehouse Parish filed an incomplete financial statement with insufficient details on salary and expenses. Transparency is vital for accountability in local offices.
App.LLA.state.La.US
January 23, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Justice of the Peace in Morehouse Parish filed an incomplete financial statement with insufficient details on salary and expenses. Transparency is vital for accountability in local offices.
Audit flags gaps in Winn Parish School Board governance: no written policies for vendor management, contract review processes, or ethics monitoring system. Such gaps risk transparency and accountability in public funds handling. #FiscalResponsibility #GovAccountability
20260122-092427_Winn_Parish_School_Board_7_1_2024_-_6_30_2025_Domiciled_Winn.json
Audit flags gaps in Winn Parish School Board governance: no written policies for vendor management, contract review processes, or ethics monitoring system. Such gaps risk transparency and accountability in public funds handling. #FiscalResponsibility #GovAccountability
App.LLA.state.La.US
January 22, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Audit flags gaps in Winn Parish School Board governance: no written policies for vendor management, contract review processes, or ethics monitoring system. Such gaps risk transparency and accountability in public funds handling. #FiscalResponsibility #GovAccountability
Audit reveals lapses in Vernon Parish School Board's student activity funds: late fees on credit cards, mismatched ticket & concession records, and incomplete fundraiser summaries. Vital for local accountability to tighten controls and safeguard funds.
20260122-091118_Vernon_Parish_School_Board_-_Student_Activity_Funds_7_1_2024.json
Audit reveals lapses in Vernon Parish School Board's student activity funds: late fees on credit cards, mismatched ticket & concession records, and incomplete fundraiser summaries. Vital for local accountability to tighten controls and safeguard funds.
App.LLA.state.La.US
January 22, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Audit reveals lapses in Vernon Parish School Board's student activity funds: late fees on credit cards, mismatched ticket & concession records, and incomplete fundraiser summaries. Vital for local accountability to tighten controls and safeguard funds.
The Town of Tullos faces serious water system compliance issues with the Louisiana Department of Health, incurring over $230K in penalties. Despite clean financials, these unresolved violations threaten public health and require urgent investment funded by new sales tax revenue.
20260122-085943_Town_of_Tullos_7_1_2024_-_6_30_2025_Domiciled_LaSalle.json
The Town of Tullos faces serious water system compliance issues with the Louisiana Department of Health, incurring over $230K in penalties. Despite clean financials, these unresolved violations threaten public health and require urgent investment funded by new sales tax revenue.
App.LLA.state.La.US
January 22, 2026 at 3:01 PM
The Town of Tullos faces serious water system compliance issues with the Louisiana Department of Health, incurring over $230K in penalties. Despite clean financials, these unresolved violations threaten public health and require urgent investment funded by new sales tax revenue.
Audit reveals Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff held $139,428 in unsecured deposits at fiscal year-end, breaching Louisiana law requiring full collateralization beyond FDIC coverage. Management vows tighter controls. Transparency and fiscal responsibility are essential for public trust.
20260122-084648_Pointe_Coupee_Parish_Sheriff_7_1_2024_-_6_30_2025_Domiciled_.json
Audit reveals Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff held $139,428 in unsecured deposits at fiscal year-end, breaching Louisiana law requiring full collateralization beyond FDIC coverage. Management vows tighter controls. Transparency and fiscal responsibility are essential for public trust.
App.LLA.state.La.US
January 22, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Audit reveals Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff held $139,428 in unsecured deposits at fiscal year-end, breaching Louisiana law requiring full collateralization beyond FDIC coverage. Management vows tighter controls. Transparency and fiscal responsibility are essential for public trust.
Red River Parish Police Jury audit reveals material internal control weaknesses over cash and investments, a violation of budget amendment laws, and late audit submission, underscoring ongoing challenges in fiscal oversight despite overall positive net position.
20260122-084836_Red_River_Parish_Police_Jury_1_1_2024_-_12_31_2024_Domiciled.json
Red River Parish Police Jury audit reveals material internal control weaknesses over cash and investments, a violation of budget amendment laws, and late audit submission, underscoring ongoing challenges in fiscal oversight despite overall positive net position.
App.LLA.state.La.US
January 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Red River Parish Police Jury audit reveals material internal control weaknesses over cash and investments, a violation of budget amendment laws, and late audit submission, underscoring ongoing challenges in fiscal oversight despite overall positive net position.
Congratulations to St. Tammany Parish's newest Library Director, Trevor Collings, unanimously appointed by the board tonight. 🍌
January 22, 2026 at 2:53 AM
Congratulations to St. Tammany Parish's newest Library Director, Trevor Collings, unanimously appointed by the board tonight. 🍌
The Red River Parish Police Jury audit highlights critical internal control weaknesses and noncompliance issues, including delays in audit filing and budget violations. While core operations show financial growth, excluded component units and cash handling lapses demand immediate oversight.
20260121-085904_Red_River_Parish_Police_Jury_1_1_2024_-_12_31_2024_Domiciled.json
The Red River Parish Police Jury audit highlights critical internal control weaknesses and noncompliance issues, including delays in audit filing and budget violations. While core operations show financial growth, excluded component units and cash handling lapses demand immediate oversight.
App.LLA.state.La.US
January 21, 2026 at 2:59 PM
The Red River Parish Police Jury audit highlights critical internal control weaknesses and noncompliance issues, including delays in audit filing and budget violations. While core operations show financial growth, excluded component units and cash handling lapses demand immediate oversight.
Wonder how much city business was pre-decided at Marcello's that evening. 🤔
January 21, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Wonder how much city business was pre-decided at Marcello's that evening. 🤔