The New Orleans Office of Inspector General (OIG) audited New Orleans Police Department payroll from December 30, 2012 through April 6, 2013. Auditors tested the operating effectiveness of payroll, overtime, and paid detail processes specifically related to daily working limits and controls unique to the NOPD. During the period tested, 1,200 NOPD officers generated a quarterly payroll in excess of $23 million and an annual budget in excess of $127 million.