The New Orleans Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a review of New Orleans Security Taxing Districts to examine the reasons for the formation of security taxing districts, document key characteristics of the security districts, evaluate security district governance, and assess districts’ effects on public safety. The review included all security districts in New Orleans established and providing active patrol services as of August 2012.

The New Orleans Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) guide includes legal requirements and recommended practices for City of New Orleans boards, commissions, and public benefit corporations. Board members have an important responsibility to oversee the public funds entrusted to them for the efficient and effective operation of the board, public benefit corporation, or commission they have the privilege of serving. The OIG provided this information to help board members execute their duties, fulfill their organization’s mission, and ensure that public organizations serve the public interest.

This guide includes legal requirements and recommended practices for City of New Orleans boards, commissions, and public benefit corporations. The New Orleans Office of Inspector General (OIG) provides this information to help board members, officers, and employees execute their duties; fulfill their organization’s mission; and ensure that public organizations serve the public interest. The Inspector General makes these requirements and recommended practices accessible to the public to promote accountability and instill public confidence in these organizations.

The New Orleans Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted an inspection of the City’s policies and practices related to fuel receiving. The objective of the inspection was to determine whether there were adequate safeguards in place to ensure that the amount of fuel purchased by the City was delivered to designated facilities at the correct cost.