Louisiana governor signs order to stop automatic extension of state leased buildings
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed an executive order to end automatic extensions of state leased buildings Tuesday.
The governor's office said all agency heads must send justification for extensions, amendments or new leases to the Division of Administration for approval. The order mimics moves the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is making to streamline government spending.
'Fiscal responsibility is a top priority for our administration. Today's executive order is part of a broader effort to modernize state government operations, eliminate waste, improve efficiency, and ensure taxpayer dollars are used effectively,' Landry said.
Landry introduced a state version of DOGE in December 2024 called the Fiscal Responsibility Program to audit state expenditures and identify areas for financial optimization. In February, a partnership with the Louisiana Legislative Auditor was announced to implement efficiency measures.
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