Opioid Money Vanishes in Louisiana | New Orleans News

Louisiana’s set to receive over $621 million from opioid settlements—spread across 21 years—with sheriffs’ offices grabbing the largest share at 20%, more than any other state. While parish governments must report spending, sheriffs face no such requirement, sparking a probe into where the cash actually goes. Of the 43 departments that disclosed records, just over $8 million was spent—mostly on arrest gear like body cams and drug testing equipment. Meanwhile, 20 sheriffs haven’t reported a single dollar, leaving $10 million unaccounted for. The lack of oversight raises serious questions about transparency and accountability for public funds meant to heal communities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b9ef568991c9fd31