LLA Reports Podcast

Sexual Assault Response in Louisiana: Performance Audit Services Manager Kristen Jacobs recaps a new LLA report that examines how Louisiana addresses sexual assault and provides services to survivors of sexual assault. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Oversight of Outreach and Participation - Special Supplemental Nutrition Program: Performance Audit Services Senior Auditor Ashley Brecheen recaps a new LLA report that evaluates the Louisiana Department of Health’s oversight of outreach and participation in Louisiana’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Louisiana Housing Corporation - Administration of Affordable Housing Programs and Organizational Culture Follow-Up : Performance Audit Services Manager Kristen Jacobs recaps a new LLA report that evaluates the Louisiana Housing Corporation’s administration of affordable housing programs and LHC staff perceptions of the agency’s organizational culture. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Child Support Enforcement: Performance Audit Services Manager Kristen Jacobs recaps a new LLA report that provides information about the Department of Children and Family Services' Child Support Enforcement program and evaluates the department's child support case review process. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Progress Report: Medicaid Beneficiaries with No Services: Data Analytics Manager Chris Magee recaps a new LLA report that reviews the progress the Louisiana Department of Health has made with its processes to identify Medicaid beneficiaries who do not use Medicaid services and determine whether they are still eligible. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Progress Report: Deceased Medicaid Beneficiaries: Data Analytics Manager Chris Magee recaps a new LLA report that analyzes the progress made by the Louisiana Department of Health with its processes to identify and remove Medicaid coverage for beneficiaries who are deceased and therefore no longer qualify for the state’s Medicaid program. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Progress Report: Medicaid Residency: Data Analytics Manager Chris Magee recaps a new LLA report that analyzes the progress made by the Louisiana Department of Health with its processes to identify and remove Medicaid coverage for beneficiaries who no longer live in Louisiana and therefore no longer qualify for the state’s Medicaid program. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Treatment and Care of Incarcerated Females: Performance Audit Services Manager Gina Brown recaps a new LLA report that evaluates the treatment and care of incarcerated females in Louisiana. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Homelessness Initiatives in New Orleans: Data Analytics Manager Chris Magee recaps a new LLA report that examines homelessness initiatives in New Orleans to provide information on funding and services, evaluate overall coordination, and identify processes that could be improved. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Maternal Health Outcomes: Data Analytics Manager Chris Magee recaps a new LLA report that evaluates the Louisiana Department of Health’s efforts to improve maternal health outcomes. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Louisiana Fortify Homes Program: Economic Advisory Services Director Ed Seyler recaps a new LLA report that evaluates the economic impact of the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program, which provides grants of up to $10,000 to individual homeowners to incentivize roofing retrofits that meet the FORTIFIED Roof standard. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Managed Care Incentive Payment Program: Data Analytics Manager Chris Magee recaps a new LLA report that evaluates the Louisiana Department of Health’s design and oversight of the Medicaid Managed Care Incentive Payment Program, which totaled $2.39 billion from September 2019 through March 2024. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Adverse Actions Lists for Certified Nurse Aides and Direct Service Workers: Performance Audit Services Senior Manager Emily Dixon recaps a new LLA report that evaluates the Louisiana Department of Health’s oversight of its adverse actions lists for Certified Nurse Aides and Direct Service Workers with findings of abuse and neglect. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Seclusion, Restraint and Abuse/Mistreatment of Children with Disabilities in Public Schools: Performance Audit Services Senior Auditor Alison Butts recaps a new LLA report that evaluates the Louisiana Department of Education’s oversight of the use of seclusion and restraint for students with disabilities, as well as Louisiana’s laws and regulations related to allegations of staff abuse of students...

Abuse and Neglect in Home and Community-Based Services: Performance Audit Services Senior Manager Emily Dixon recaps a new LLA report that evaluates the Louisiana Department of Health's activities related to abuse and neglect of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities receiving home and community-based services. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Louisiana's Budgetary Reserves - Analysis and Management Considerations: Economic Advisory Services Director Ed Seyler recaps two new LLA reports that provide information on Louisiana’s budgetary reserves and potential opportunities to better manage these reserves, and analyze the accounting system cash balances in the state's constitutionally- and statutorily-dedicated funds. | https://LLA.La.gov...

Progress Report: State Efforts to Address Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells: Performance Audit Services Manager Gina Brown recaps two new LLA reports that evaluate the Office of Conservation's progress in addressing issues identified in two previous performance audits and the office's oversight of the Louisiana Oilfield Restoration Association. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Timeliness of Vendor Payments: Performance Audit Services Manager Emily Dixon recaps a new LLA report that evaluates the City of New Orleans' vendor payment processes. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Abuse and Neglect in Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities: Performance Audit Services Manager Emily Dixon recaps a new LLA report that evaluates the Louisiana Department of Health’s activities related to abuse and neglect in Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Broadband Expansion in Louisiana: Performance Audit Services Manager Gina Brown recaps a recent LLA report that provides information on three federally funded broadband expansion programs, evaluates the Louisiana Public Service Commission’s role in designating and re-certifying certain telecommunication providers, provides information on ConnectLA’s coordination of the expansion and accessibility...

Oversight of Medicaid Quality Care: Data Analytics Manager Chris Magee recaps a new LLA report that evaluates the Louisiana Department of Health's oversight of managed care organizations to ensure Medicaid beneficiaries are receiving quality care and necessary services. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Risk-Based Monitoring of Special Education Services: Performance Audit Services Manager Gina Brown recaps a new LLA report that examines the Louisiana Department of Education's risk-based monitoring of special education services provided to students with disabilities. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Coordination of Public Assistance and Workforce Development Programs: Data Analytics Manager Chris Magee recaps a new LLA report that evaluates the participation, costs, and outcomes for certain public assistance and workforce development programs and identifies areas for improved coordination among these programs. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Justice Reinvestment Initiative - Challenges and Impact: Data Analytics Manager Chris Magee recaps a new LLA report that evaluates the Justice Reinvestment Initiative from its inception in October 2017 through June 2023. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

State Supplemental Pay Program: Performance Audit Services Manager Krista Baker-Hernandez recaps a new LLA report that evaluates the State Supplemental Pay Program for local law enforcement personnel and firefighters across the state. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast