LLA Reports Podcast

GOHSEP - Hurricane Ida Preparation and Response: Performance Audit Services Manager Gina Brown recaps a new LLA report that evaluates the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness's preparation for and response to Hurricane Ida. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Election Integrity: Data Analytics Manager Chris Magee recaps a new LLA report that evaluates the Louisiana Department of State's election policies, procedures, and practices to determine whether existing controls related to election integrity are sufficient. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Louisiana Housing Corporation: Performance Audit Services Manager Emily Dixon recaps a new LLA report that evaluates certain policies, board practices, and employee perspectives on the organizational culture at the Louisiana Housing Corporation. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Improper Payments in the Unemployment Insurance Program -- State Employees: Data Analytics Manager Chris Magee recaps a new LLA report that evaluates the Louisiana Workforce Commission's Unemployment Insurance program and federally funded COVID-19 pandemic-related unemployment assistance programs to identify potentially improper payments made to state employees who appear to be ineligible for unem...

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: Performance Audit Services Senior Auditor Kristen Jacobs recaps a new LLA report that reviews the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services' implementation and administration of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Challenges in Louisiana's Efforts to Address Domestic Violence: Performance Audit Services Senior Auditor Kristen Jacobs recaps a new LLA report that examines Louisiana's efforts to address domestic violence. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Progress Report: Safe Drinking Water Program: Performance Audit Services Manager Emily Dixon recaps a new LLA report that provides an update on the implementation of recommendations made to the Office of Public Health in two previous reports -- one issued in August 2016 and the other in March 2017. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Improper Payments in the Unemployment Insurance Program -- Overpayments and Rule Violations : Data Analytics Manager Chris Magee recaps a new LLA report that evaluates the Louisiana Workforce Commission's Unemployment Insurance program and federally funded COVID-19 pandemic-related unemployment assistance programs to identify potential overpayments or improper unemployment benefit payments made to...

Regulation of the Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy Professions: Performance Audit Services Manager Emily Dixon recaps a new LLA report that evaluates the Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners' regulation of the mental health counseling and marriage and family therapy professions. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Purchase and Travel Card Programs: Data Analytics Manager Chris Magee recaps a new LLA report that looks at the state Purchase and Travel Card programs and evaluates the Office of State Travel's monitoring of the programs. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Impact of Unfunded Accrued Liability Payments on Public Education Funding in Louisiana: Performance Audit Services Manager Gina Brown recaps a new LLA report that evaluates the impact of Unfunded Accrued Liability payments on public education funding in Louisiana. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Status Update: Capital Area Groundwater Conservation Commission: Performance Audit Services Manager Gina Brown recaps a new LLA report that provides an update on the implementation of recommendations made to the Capital Area Groundwater Conservation Commission in a May 2019 report. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Correctional Facilities: Performance Audit Services Senior Auditor Kristen Jacobs recaps a new LLA report that looks at the Department of Corrections' response to COVID-19 in its correctional facilities. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Improper Payments in the Unemployment Insurance Program -- Deceased Recipients: Performance Audit Services Senior Data Analyst Brent McDougall recaps a new LLA report on improper Unemployment Insurance payments made to deceased recipients. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

LDWF - Comparison of Louisiana's License Fees to Other Regional States: Performance Audit Services Manager Krista Baker-Hernandez recaps a new LLA report comparing the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries' hunting and fishing license fees to those of six other states in the region. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Secure Care Facilities: Performance Audit Services Senior Auditor Kristen Jacobs recaps a new LLA report that looks at the Office of Juvenile Justice's response to COVID-19 in its secure care facilities. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Animal Welfare and Control Activities in Louisiana: Performance Audit Services Director Karen Leblanc recaps a new LLA report on the state of Louisiana's role in animal welfare and control activities. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Improper Payments in the Unemployment Insurance Program – Ineligible Incarcerated Recipients: Data Analytics Manager Chris Magee recaps a new LLA report on improper Unemployment Insurance payments made to ineligible incarcerated recipients. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Louisiana's Response to COVID-19 in Nursing Facilities: Performance Audit Services Senior Auditor Julie Floyd recaps a new LLA report on Louisiana's response to COVID-19 in nursing facilities. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Improper Payments in the Unemployment Insurance Program: Data Analytics Manager Chris Magee recaps a new LLA report that evaluates the Louisiana Workforce Commission's Unemployment Insurance program and federally funded pandemic unemployment assistance to determine if payments were made to ineligible individuals. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Impact of Fee Increases on the Affordability of Public Higher Education in Louisiana: Performance Audit Services Manager Gina Brown recaps a new LLA report on the impact of college and university fee increases on the affordability of public higher education in Louisiana. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Oversight of Behavioral Health Provider Requirements: Senior Data Analyst Brent McDougall recaps a new LLA report on the Louisiana Department of Health's oversight of mental health rehabilitation service providers and their compliance with program requirements. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Regulation of the Massage Therapy Profession: Performance Audit Services Manager Emily Dixon recaps a new LLA report on the Louisiana Board of Massage Therapy's regulation of the massage therapy profession. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Telework Challenges in Executive Branch Agencies during COVID-19: Performance Audit Services Manager Krista Baker-Hernandez recaps a new LLA report that provides information on the challenges executive branch agencies experienced with telework during the COVID-19 public health emergency. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Monitoring and Enforcement of Air Quality -- Department of Environmental Quality: Performance Audit Services Senior Auditor Kristen Jacobs recaps a recent LLA report evaluating the Department of Environmental Quality's monitoring and enforcement of air quality. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast