The New Orleans Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a performance audit of the New Orleans Police Department’s (NOPD) documenting and reporting of rapes to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Uniform Crime Reporting Program (UCR Program) for the period of October 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015. The OIG conducted this audit as a result of two reports issued in 2014 that showed serious systemic problems with NOPD’s documenting and reporting of rapes.

The New Orleans Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a performance audit of the New Orleans Police Department’s (NOPD) Central Evidence and Property section policies and procedures. The objective of the performance audit was to evaluate the internal controls and test whether these controls were implemented and operating effectively.

The New Orleans Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a performance audit of the New Orleans Police Department’s (NOPD) Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) process for the period June 1, 2010 through May 31, 2013. The objective of the audit was to determine whether Part I robbery offenses were properly classified and reported to the UCR program.

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.