The New Orleans Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released a public letter finding the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD)’s failure to report accurate crime statistics in accordance with state law has cost the City and its nonprofit partners at least $1.1 million, including grant money used to support crime victims. Due to the timing and frequency of crime-statistic reporting, the NOPD’s failure to comply with reporting requirements will continue to affect the amount of federal grant funding available to local organizations until at least the year 2031.