Preliminary audit flags $12–15M revenue shortfall; revised budget deferred pending auditor reconciliation Finance staff told the committee they will not present a revised budget until external auditor EisnerAmper finishes work; preliminary findings indicate $12–15 million in revenue shortfalls (Avalon-related receipts, sales tax and federal grants), and staff recommended reconciling figures and possibly scheduling a special meeting to consider corrective steps.

A preliminary audit reveals a staggering $12–15 million revenue shortfall for the district, prompting urgent calls for a revised budget and potential special board meeting.

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Finance Committee advances multiple bills on retirement funding, procurement and infrastructure; firefighter supplemental-pay bill deferred The Senate Finance Committee reported several measures favorable on March 30 — including SB 11 (state police COLA funding), SB 17 (registrars’ COLA funding), SB 300 (procurement cleanup), SB 315 (architect threshold), SB 324 (water sector updates) and SB 411 (lease authority). SB 153 (firefighter supplemental pay tied to EMR certification) was amended to push the effective date and deferred for further stakeholder work.

The Senate Finance Committee has taken significant steps to enhance retirement funding and streamline procurement processes, but a crucial firefighter pay bill has been put on hold for more discussion.

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District moves finance and HR to CitySuite; Corpay to handle vendor ACH, staff expect rebates Finance and HR staff updated the board on CitySuite implementation, payroll/HR migration and Corpay integration for electronic vendor payments. Staff cited expected efficiency gains, an estimated $250,000 in annual Corpay rebates, and ongoing work on salary schedules and retention dashboards.

The district is transforming its finance and HR systems with CitySuite and Corpay, promising streamlined processes and an estimated $250,000 in annual rebates for vendor payments.

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Louisiana Senate approves significant reforms for fiscal administrator appointments Senate Bill 54 alters criteria for financial stability and fiscal administrator oversight.

Louisiana's Senate just approved a game-changing reform that could reshape fiscal oversight and financial stability in the state!

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LSCD details $29M debt service for Superdome renovations LSCD confirms debt service pertains to Superdome renovations financed through long term notes.

Louisiana's government reveals a $29 million debt service tied to Superdome renovations, sparking crucial discussions about fiscal responsibility and infrastructure funding.

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Audit reveals clean review for district's financial reporting and federal awards Audit confirms no issues with financial controls and clean opinion on federal award tests.

The recent financial audit for the district revealed a clean bill of health, boosting transparency and trust within the community.

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