City of Bogalusa Investigative Report Released by Legislative Auditor

Louisiana Legislative Auditor Michael J. “Mike” Waguespack has issued an investigative report on the City of Bogalusa that includes findings and recommendations.

The report states, “We began our audit after receiving numerous complaints regarding the City’s use of public funds. The procedures performed during this audit included: (1) interviewing employees and officials of the City; (2) interviewing other persons, as appropriate; (3) examining selected documents and records of the City and third parties; (4) reviewing the City’s home rule charter and policies; and (5) reviewing applicable state laws and regulations.”

The report indicates that a copy of the report has been submitted to the Governor, to the Attorney General, the District Attorney for the 22nd Judicial District of Louisiana, and others as required by law.

See the report at https://app2.lla.state.la.us/publicreports.nsf/0/ee0f2965b8adc10a86258b55006b7965/$file/000050a5b.pdf?openelement&.7773098

Also, the Legislative Audit Advisory Council is scheduled to meet at 9:00 AM on July 18, 2024 in House Committee Room 5 at the Louisiana State Capitol. The City of Bogalusa is on the Agenda. The meeting will be live-streamed and we provide a link to it when the meeting begins and the link is available. Afterwards, we will download video of the meeting and make it available for viewing.