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The 2025 Rapides Parish Sheriff audit found a material weakness: purchases made before approval and gaps in required employee trainings on cybersecurity, ethics, and sexual harassment. No misuse of funds detected, but reforms needed to tighten controls and compliance.
20260203-094300_Rapides_Parish_Sheriff_7_1_2024_-_6_30_2025_Domiciled_Rapide.json
The 2025 Rapides Parish Sheriff audit found a material weakness: purchases made before approval and gaps in required employee trainings on cybersecurity, ethics, and sexual harassment. No misuse of funds detected, but reforms needed to tighten controls and compliance.
App.LLA.state.La.US
February 3, 2026 at 3:43 PM
The 2025 Rapides Parish Sheriff audit found a material weakness: purchases made before approval and gaps in required employee trainings on cybersecurity, ethics, and sexual harassment. No misuse of funds detected, but reforms needed to tighten controls and compliance.
Liberty’s Kitchen, Inc. again missed the six-month deadline to file its financial review with the Louisiana Legislative Auditor, violating state law. Repeated tardiness undermines transparency and accountability for public trust. More timely filings are essential.
20260203-091203_Liberty_s_Kitchen_Inc_1_1_2024_-_12_31_2024_Domiciled_Orlean.json
Liberty’s Kitchen, Inc. again missed the six-month deadline to file its financial review with the Louisiana Legislative Auditor, violating state law. Repeated tardiness undermines transparency and accountability for public trust. More timely filings are essential.
App.LLA.state.La.US
February 3, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Liberty’s Kitchen, Inc. again missed the six-month deadline to file its financial review with the Louisiana Legislative Auditor, violating state law. Repeated tardiness undermines transparency and accountability for public trust. More timely filings are essential.
Audit flags material weaknesses in Shreveport Charter Foundation's financial controls and lapses in compliance with Louisiana law on teaching certificates and background checks. These issues threaten financial accuracy and legal compliance, prompting corrective action plans.
20260202-120800_Caddo_Parish_Charter_School_-_Shreveport_Charter_Foundation_.json
Audit flags material weaknesses in Shreveport Charter Foundation's financial controls and lapses in compliance with Louisiana law on teaching certificates and background checks. These issues threaten financial accuracy and legal compliance, prompting corrective action plans.
App.LLA.state.La.US
February 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Audit flags material weaknesses in Shreveport Charter Foundation's financial controls and lapses in compliance with Louisiana law on teaching certificates and background checks. These issues threaten financial accuracy and legal compliance, prompting corrective action plans.
West Baton Rouge Parish School Board’s 2025 audit reveals solid financial footing amid long-term liabilities, with a big $32.5M bond for school projects. However, weak oversight in bank reconciliations and lack of board review on audit findings point to needed governance improvements.
20260131-191559_West_Baton_Rouge_Parish_School_Board_7_1_2024_-_6_30_2025_Do.json
West Baton Rouge Parish School Board’s 2025 audit reveals solid financial footing amid long-term liabilities, with a big $32.5M bond for school projects. However, weak oversight in bank reconciliations and lack of board review on audit findings point to needed governance improvements.
App.LLA.state.La.US
February 1, 2026 at 3:17 AM
West Baton Rouge Parish School Board’s 2025 audit reveals solid financial footing amid long-term liabilities, with a big $32.5M bond for school projects. However, weak oversight in bank reconciliations and lack of board review on audit findings point to needed governance improvements.
Audit flags major budget overruns at Upper Delta Soil and Water Conservation District. General Fund spending soared 237% beyond budget due to unplanned grant expenses, breaching LA budget laws. Management vows to fix budget controls. Accountability and fiscal discipline must be priorities.
20260131-185506_Upper_Delta_Soil_and_Water_Conservation_District_7_1_2024_-_.json
Audit flags major budget overruns at Upper Delta Soil and Water Conservation District. General Fund spending soared 237% beyond budget due to unplanned grant expenses, breaching LA budget laws. Management vows to fix budget controls. Accountability and fiscal discipline must be priorities.
App.LLA.state.La.US
February 1, 2026 at 3:15 AM
Audit flags major budget overruns at Upper Delta Soil and Water Conservation District. General Fund spending soared 237% beyond budget due to unplanned grant expenses, breaching LA budget laws. Management vows to fix budget controls. Accountability and fiscal discipline must be priorities.
SPARK Life Services failed to adhere to Louisiana budget laws, overspending without amending the budget by over 5%. This repeats a prior finding, signaling weak fiscal management and disregard for local budget act requirements. Louisiana deserves better accountability on state funds.
20260131-185645_Webster_Parish_ARC-SPARC_Life_Services_7_1_2024_-_6_30_2025_.json
SPARK Life Services failed to adhere to Louisiana budget laws, overspending without amending the budget by over 5%. This repeats a prior finding, signaling weak fiscal management and disregard for local budget act requirements. Louisiana deserves better accountability on state funds.
App.LLA.state.La.US
February 1, 2026 at 3:15 AM
SPARK Life Services failed to adhere to Louisiana budget laws, overspending without amending the budget by over 5%. This repeats a prior finding, signaling weak fiscal management and disregard for local budget act requirements. Louisiana deserves better accountability on state funds.
St. James ARC failed to submit its 2024 annual financial statements within the 6-month statutory deadline, repeating last year's violation of Louisiana law (R.S. 24:513). Timely financial transparency is crucial for public trust and accountability.
20260131-190037_St_James_Parish_ARC_1_1_2024_-_12_31_2024_Domiciled_St_James.json
St. James ARC failed to submit its 2024 annual financial statements within the 6-month statutory deadline, repeating last year's violation of Louisiana law (R.S. 24:513). Timely financial transparency is crucial for public trust and accountability.
App.LLA.state.La.US
February 1, 2026 at 3:15 AM
St. James ARC failed to submit its 2024 annual financial statements within the 6-month statutory deadline, repeating last year's violation of Louisiana law (R.S. 24:513). Timely financial transparency is crucial for public trust and accountability.
The City of Central’s 2025 audit shows strong financial position growth with a clean opinion, but auditors flag a significant deficiency: outdated federal awards policies raise compliance risks and potential misuse of funds. Fiscal responsibility demands swift action on controls.
20260131-182134_City_of_Central_7_1_2024_-_6_30_2025_Domiciled_East_Baton_Ro.json
The City of Central’s 2025 audit shows strong financial position growth with a clean opinion, but auditors flag a significant deficiency: outdated federal awards policies raise compliance risks and potential misuse of funds. Fiscal responsibility demands swift action on controls.
App.LLA.state.La.US
February 1, 2026 at 12:46 AM
The City of Central’s 2025 audit shows strong financial position growth with a clean opinion, but auditors flag a significant deficiency: outdated federal awards policies raise compliance risks and potential misuse of funds. Fiscal responsibility demands swift action on controls.
Serious audit concerns for Advocates for Science and Mathematics Education: major federal funds ($111K) lack support, delaying compliance confirmation. Material weaknesses in financial controls and late audits jeopardize taxpayer dollars. Oversight must tighten.
20260131-183956_Orleans_Parish_Charter_School_-_Advocates_For_Science_and_Ma.json
Serious audit concerns for Advocates for Science and Mathematics Education: major federal funds ($111K) lack support, delaying compliance confirmation. Material weaknesses in financial controls and late audits jeopardize taxpayer dollars. Oversight must tighten.
App.LLA.state.La.US
February 1, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Serious audit concerns for Advocates for Science and Mathematics Education: major federal funds ($111K) lack support, delaying compliance confirmation. Material weaknesses in financial controls and late audits jeopardize taxpayer dollars. Oversight must tighten.
The Village of Doyline again fails to adopt its budget on time and overspends without amending it, violating Louisiana's Local Government Budget Act. This recurring misstep puts fiscal transparency and accountability in question.
20260131-181035_Village_of_Doyline_7_1_2024_-_6_30_2025_Domiciled_Webster.json
The Village of Doyline again fails to adopt its budget on time and overspends without amending it, violating Louisiana's Local Government Budget Act. This recurring misstep puts fiscal transparency and accountability in question.
App.LLA.state.La.US
February 1, 2026 at 12:14 AM
The Village of Doyline again fails to adopt its budget on time and overspends without amending it, violating Louisiana's Local Government Budget Act. This recurring misstep puts fiscal transparency and accountability in question.
Cankton's 2025 audit spotlights a material weakness in financial controls and a significant deficiency in GAAP reporting, alongside budget overspending that breaches Louisiana law. Fiscal oversight demands urgent action for accountable governance.
20260131-180846_Village_of_Cankton_7_1_2024_-_6_30_2025_Domiciled_St_Landry.json
Cankton's 2025 audit spotlights a material weakness in financial controls and a significant deficiency in GAAP reporting, alongside budget overspending that breaches Louisiana law. Fiscal oversight demands urgent action for accountable governance.
App.LLA.state.La.US
February 1, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Cankton's 2025 audit spotlights a material weakness in financial controls and a significant deficiency in GAAP reporting, alongside budget overspending that breaches Louisiana law. Fiscal oversight demands urgent action for accountable governance.
Audit reveals Concordia Parish School Board missed state and federal filing deadlines for 2024, risking future funding and compliance status. Timely governance and transparency demand urgent corrective action.
20260131-180654_Concordia_Parish_School_Board_7_1_2023_-_6_30_2024_Domiciled.json
Audit reveals Concordia Parish School Board missed state and federal filing deadlines for 2024, risking future funding and compliance status. Timely governance and transparency demand urgent corrective action.
App.LLA.state.La.US
February 1, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Audit reveals Concordia Parish School Board missed state and federal filing deadlines for 2024, risking future funding and compliance status. Timely governance and transparency demand urgent corrective action.
Acadia Parish Fire Protection District No. 6 failed again to adopt a legally required budget in 2024, repeating a prior year violation. Delayed reporting due to staff turnover also affected compliance. Responsible fiscal management demands stricter adherence to Louisiana budget laws.
20260131-181229_Acadia_Parish_Fire_Protection_District_No_6_1_1_2024_-_12_31.json
Acadia Parish Fire Protection District No. 6 failed again to adopt a legally required budget in 2024, repeating a prior year violation. Delayed reporting due to staff turnover also affected compliance. Responsible fiscal management demands stricter adherence to Louisiana budget laws.
App.LLA.state.La.US
February 1, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Acadia Parish Fire Protection District No. 6 failed again to adopt a legally required budget in 2024, repeating a prior year violation. Delayed reporting due to staff turnover also affected compliance. Responsible fiscal management demands stricter adherence to Louisiana budget laws.
Audit finds Ville Platte City Court faces risks from limited staffing leading to weak internal controls and unreconciled custodial accounts. Lack of written policies on budgeting, purchasing, and harassment reporting compounds concerns. No material fraud found, but reforms needed.
20260131-180418_Ville_Platte_City_Court_7_1_2024_-_6_30_2025_Domiciled_Evang.json
Audit finds Ville Platte City Court faces risks from limited staffing leading to weak internal controls and unreconciled custodial accounts. Lack of written policies on budgeting, purchasing, and harassment reporting compounds concerns. No material fraud found, but reforms needed.
App.LLA.state.La.US
February 1, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Audit finds Ville Platte City Court faces risks from limited staffing leading to weak internal controls and unreconciled custodial accounts. Lack of written policies on budgeting, purchasing, and harassment reporting compounds concerns. No material fraud found, but reforms needed.
Cankton's 2025 audit spotlights a material weakness in financial controls and a significant deficiency in GAAP reporting, alongside budget overspending that breaches Louisiana law. Fiscal oversight demands urgent action for accountable governance.
20260131-180846_Village_of_Cankton_7_1_2024_-_6_30_2025_Domiciled_St_Landry.json
Cankton's 2025 audit spotlights a material weakness in financial controls and a significant deficiency in GAAP reporting, alongside budget overspending that breaches Louisiana law. Fiscal oversight demands urgent action for accountable governance.
App.LLA.state.La.US
February 1, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Cankton's 2025 audit spotlights a material weakness in financial controls and a significant deficiency in GAAP reporting, alongside budget overspending that breaches Louisiana law. Fiscal oversight demands urgent action for accountable governance.
The Village of Doyline again fails to adopt its budget on time and overspends without amending it, violating Louisiana's Local Government Budget Act. This recurring misstep puts fiscal transparency and accountability in question.
20260131-181035_Village_of_Doyline_7_1_2024_-_6_30_2025_Domiciled_Webster.json
The Village of Doyline again fails to adopt its budget on time and overspends without amending it, violating Louisiana's Local Government Budget Act. This recurring misstep puts fiscal transparency and accountability in question.
App.LLA.state.La.US
February 1, 2026 at 12:14 AM
The Village of Doyline again fails to adopt its budget on time and overspends without amending it, violating Louisiana's Local Government Budget Act. This recurring misstep puts fiscal transparency and accountability in question.
Bienville's latest financials leave major gaps—missing key disclosures and cash flow statements. Even the state-mandated compensation schedule isn’t assured by auditors. Transparency demands more than a compilation report. Louisiana deserves better oversight.
20260129-170017_Village_of_Bienville_7_1_2024_-_6_30_2025_Domiciled_Bienvill.json
Bienville's latest financials leave major gaps—missing key disclosures and cash flow statements. Even the state-mandated compensation schedule isn’t assured by auditors. Transparency demands more than a compilation report. Louisiana deserves better oversight.
App.LLA.state.La.US
January 30, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Bienville's latest financials leave major gaps—missing key disclosures and cash flow statements. Even the state-mandated compensation schedule isn’t assured by auditors. Transparency demands more than a compilation report. Louisiana deserves better oversight.
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.