LLA Reports Podcast

Louisiana's Budgetary Reserves - Analysis and Management Considerations: Economic Advisory Services Director Ed Seyler recaps two new LLA reports that provide information on Louisiana’s budgetary reserves and potential opportunities to better manage these reserves, and analyze the accounting system cash balances in the state's constitutionally- and statutorily-dedicated funds. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Progress Report: State Efforts to Address Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells: Performance Audit Services Manager Gina Brown recaps two new LLA reports that evaluate the Office of Conservation's progress in addressing issues identified in two previous performance audits and the office's oversight of the Louisiana Oilfield Restoration Association. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Timeliness of Vendor Payments: Performance Audit Services Manager Emily Dixon recaps a new LLA report that evaluates the City of New Orleans' vendor payment processes. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Abuse and Neglect in Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities: Performance Audit Services Manager Emily Dixon recaps a new LLA report that evaluates the Louisiana Department of Health’s activities related to abuse and neglect in Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Broadband Expansion in Louisiana: Performance Audit Services Manager Gina Brown recaps a recent LLA report that provides information on three federally funded broadband expansion programs, evaluates the Louisiana Public Service Commission’s role in designating and re-certifying certain telecommunication providers, provides information on ConnectLA’s coordination of the expansion and accessibility of broadband services, and identifies challenges and opportunities related to broadband expansion. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Oversight of Medicaid Quality Care: Data Analytics Manager Chris Magee recaps a new LLA report that evaluates the Louisiana Department of Health's oversight of managed care organizations to ensure Medicaid beneficiaries are receiving quality care and necessary services. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Risk-Based Monitoring of Special Education Services: Performance Audit Services Manager Gina Brown recaps a new LLA report that examines the Louisiana Department of Education's risk-based monitoring of special education services provided to students with disabilities. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Coordination of Public Assistance and Workforce Development Programs: Data Analytics Manager Chris Magee recaps a new LLA report that evaluates the participation, costs, and outcomes for certain public assistance and workforce development programs and identifies areas for improved coordination among these programs. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Justice Reinvestment Initiative - Challenges and Impact: Data Analytics Manager Chris Magee recaps a new LLA report that evaluates the Justice Reinvestment Initiative from its inception in October 2017 through June 2023. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

State Supplemental Pay Program: Performance Audit Services Manager Krista Baker-Hernandez recaps a new LLA report that evaluates the State Supplemental Pay Program for local law enforcement personnel and firefighters across the state. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast