Orleans sheriff continues questionable supplemental pay for some employees
The $6,000 annual bump is supposed to go for employees working in law-enforcement jobs.
Author: Charles Maldonado
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- Charles Maldonado is the editor of The Lens. He previously worked as The Lens' government accountability reporter, covering local politics and criminal justice. Prior to joining The Lens, he worked for Gambit, New Orleans
Mayor disregards diversity in Ethics Board appointments; members fail in disclosures
Despite a city law demanding that the mayor consider demographics to ensure that boards and commissions reflect the city’s population, Mitch Landrieu appears to have passed over female and Hispanic nominees to the city’s Ethics Review Board. Separately, some Ethics Board members haven't disclosed possible conflicts of interest.
Inspector General’s Office avoids attempt to hack data by taking down website
Attorney for the office said no data was taken, and site will move to more secure domain.
City Council to consider ordinance that requires Ethics Board to file ethics forms
Board members have never turned in forms disclosing sources of income.
Firefighters reach another settlement with city, regarding back pay for fill-in work
Relatively small deal comes just after unrelated settlement between city and union.
Mayor’s budget restores staffing citywide, anticipates council will roll taxes forward
General fund budget of $593 million for 2016 is up $60 million over this year's spending plan.
City’s log of public-records requests and answers riddled with errors, anomalies
Lack of reliable information makes it difficult to check compliance with law requiring transparency.
IG’s office defends no-bid contract to review Independent Police Monitor’s work
Attorney says use of "cooperative endeavor agreement" frees it from competitive process.
City wants to move 911 operators to state agency, but officials not sure it’s possible
An attorney for the Orleans Parish Communications District said state didn't envision it being an employer.
Inspector General awards no-bid contract to evaluate Independent Police Monitor
Monitor had another organization in mind and objected to IG's process.
