City’s 2014 budget projections show sharp increase in workers’ compensation costs
Claims are up 50 percent this year, and per-employee costs could jump by six times for some employees, according to projections.
Author: Charles Maldonado
- About Charles Maldonado
- 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
Local tax rebate to NFL for Super Bowl tops $500,000 — but well below cap
By prior agreement, certain NFL expenses associated with the big game were exempt from local taxes.
Top bidder on city tax collections contract may be skirting minority-business rules
Archon gets top score after meeting minority participation goal. A competitor cries foul.
City’s new system for paying officers for off-duty security may run afoul of tax law
The IRS flagged a Florida city, which also handles its officers' off-duty work, for not withholding taxes.
Contract negotiations continue with tax collection firm despite DBE complaint
Collections firm must bring price down if it is to stay in the bidding, city says.
Live blog: Mayor Landrieu holds final public meeting on 2014 city budget Wednesday
Join us at 6 p.m. to follow the action.
Live blog: Mayor Landrieu holds fourth public meeting on city budget Monday
Tonight's meeting, at Lake Area New Tech Early College High School, starts at 6 p.m.
Live blog: Landrieu continues budget meetings tonight in eastern New Orleans
Starting at 6 p.m., the mayor will take questions about the city's budget priorities.
How could city of New Orleans raise money to pay for police, jail consent decrees?
The city of New Orleans faces an annual tab of $18 million to $33.5 million for both consent decrees. City officials say they would have to cut spending and lay off employees to pay for them. Little, however, has been said about how the city could raise money. Here are some options.
Live blog: Mayor Landrieu holds public meeting on city budget in District A
The meeting starts at 6 p.m. at Edward Hynes Charter School, 900 Harrison Ave.
