Gov. Landry and Inspector General Davis Highlight Efforts to Strengthen Oversight of $113.5 Million in Nonprofit Appropriations
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry and State Inspector General Angele Davis called on State Treasurer John Fleming to strengthen oversight of $113.5 million in 2026 appropriations to 272 nongovernmental organizations. Their review recommended improvements to payment practices, vendor verification and performance reporting, and cited cases including an $800,000 appropriation where funds left a dedicated account and a ministry director arrested on theft charges, which remain allegations.