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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
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Audit of Louisiana Department of Education finds issues with payroll policy compliance
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — An audit of the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) found failures in compliance with payroll policies and procedures and state property regulations. According to the report, 14% of 13,937 timesheets processed between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024, were approved by supervisors between one and 470 days after the payroll posting date. Auditors said failures in following payroll procedures increase the risk of errors or fraud. A recommendation from auditors encouraged management to provide supervisory oversight to make sure employees comply with policies and procedures. In a response, LDOE agreed with the findings and said its human resources director and payroll manager would implement an action plan that includes sending reminders to employees. Auditors recommended supervisory oversight after identifying a failure in state property regulation compliance. The report said this could result in inaccurate financial reporting and increase the risk that assets could be misreported, lost, or stolen. LDOE's policy and the Louisiana Administrative Code require all movable property with an acquired cost of $1,000 or more to be tagged and inventory information sent to the Louisiana Property Assistance Agency within 60 calendar days. LDOE agreed with the auditors' findings, explaining that the processing of assets was 'challenging' after a surge in inventory, resulting in a backlog and causing submission delays. The department said it would add staffing, implement a streamlined procedure, offer training, conduct audits, and communicate with the Louisiana Legislative Auditor's office. Audit of Livingston Parish School Board found misappropriated funds Smoke from Canadian wildfires to affect air quality, visibility in parts of US: What to know Kenner Police make third arrest in connection to drugging death of news reporter Supreme Court allows Trump to revoke Biden's parole program; Sotomayor, Jackson issue scathing dissent BREC Commission appoints interim superintendent Think your return to the office was rough? Elon Musk faces big challenges Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signs order to use ‘Gulf of America' in state documents, maps
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Gov. Jeff Landry signed an executive order to start using the 'Gulf of America' instead of the 'Gulf of Mexico' in state documents and maps. The order directs the Office of the State Register to replace all Gulf of Mexico references with Gulf of America in the Louisiana Administrative Code, a state-certified publication with a set of rules adopted or amended by state agencies, by May 20, 2025. The name change applies to all state departments' documents, maps and published materials. The move follows President Donald Trump's executive order for federal agencies to adopt the name. Landry requests that Congress pass a resolution to officially recognize the Gulf of America. 'This order also urges Congress to establish a uniform state territorial jurisdiction of water limits, so Louisiana gets the same amount of miles off the coast as every other state!' Landry wrote on X. The state education department announced on March 12 that it is updating its social studies standards to include the Gulf of America. The updated curriculum will take effect in the 2025-2026 school year. 'Updating our academic standards ensures alignment with the leadership of President Trump and Governor Landry while reinforcing the Gulf's significance to our state's future,' State Superintendent Cade Brumley said. Google officially updates name of 'Gulf of America' District judge dissolves order to stop Jessie Hoffman execution Johni Broome of Auburn, Cooper Flagg of Duke unanimous picks to lead the AP All-America team Federal judge hears arguments on deportation flights Roberts issues rare public pushback after Trump calls for judge's impeachment Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signs order to use 'Gulf of America' in state documents, maps Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
