The New Orleans Office of Inspector General has released a public letter recommending that the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans (S&WB) bolster its lead service line (LSL) replacement program to comply with pending federal deadlines and better protect public health.
The New Orleans Office of Inspector General (OIG) released a public letter finding serious deficiencies in the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORDC)’s policies and practices for vetting youth sports coaches. The letter stemmed from a larger, ongoing OIG evaluation related to NORDC policies and procedures for youth sports.
The New Orleans Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released a Public Letter recommending that the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) address recurring issues in the NOPD’s timekeeping and overtime practices. These issues violate City and/or NOPD policy and increase the risk of payroll fraud, as well as other types of fraud, waste, and abuse. The OIG released this letter amid investigations into NOPD’s timekeeping and overtime practices.
The New Orleans Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released a Public Letter recommending that the new City administration reexamine the feasibility of increasing pay at New Orleans Emergency Medical Services (NOEMS) to increase staff and improve retention rates. Expanding staff would allow NOEMS to improve response times for urgent calls and to direct more service fees to the City rather than private companies.
The New Orleans Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released a public letter finding no evidence of cheating or bias in the New Orleans Police Department’s (NOPD) 2024 promotional exams for Captain and Major positions. While overall findings were announced in February 2025, this letter provides further details on the OIG’s investigation into anonymous allegations of cheating and bias. The letter also includes guidance for improving the NOPD’s promotional process to prevent misuse of the anonymous complaint system while preserving the integrity of the process.
The New Orleans Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released a public letter finding the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORDC) and the New Orleans Recreation Development Foundation (the Foundation) failed to conduct annual audits and sworn financial statements as required by law.
The New Orleans Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released a public letter finding the City’s policies and procedures for procurement during undeclared emergencies to be vague and inconsistent, leaving the process open to potential fraud, waste, and abuse.
The New Orleans Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released a public letter recommending the City of New Orleans (City) increase oversight of City funds disbursed to outside agencies. OIG auditors found that, despite a recent ordinance increasing oversight, the City still received limited information regarding millions of dollars in City money disbursed to outside agencies. The City’s 2025 adopted budget allocated approximately $123 million to these agencies.
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.
The New Orleans Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released a public letter recommending the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) begin using payroll integration software to continue preventing secondary employment violations while saving officer work hours. The letter includes findings of an OIG review of policies and procedures used by the NOPD and the Office of Police Secondary Employment (OPSE) for work outside of regular police shifts.
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