Louisiana Legislative Auditor calls for policy changes after an investigation revealed that New Orleans paid out more than $4.29 million in accrued leave

Newell addresses the Louisiana Legislative Auditor Michael Waguespack calling for strict policy changes after a state report revealed that New Orleans paid out $4,292,517 in accrued, unused leave to departing civil servants, and Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry issuing extensive line-item vetoes striking between $33 million and $36 million in state funding from New Orleans projects and community programs.