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LA HR80
Resolution
Status
3/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Josh Carlson
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AI Summary
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Directs the Louisiana legislative auditor to conduct a comprehensive fiscal audit of state and federal funds spent by the Board of Regents and four higher education supervisory boards on programs related to increasing "underrepresented minority completers" (defined as all races other than white, Asian, non-residents, and unknown/not reported)
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Covers expenditures from Fiscal Year 2021-2022 through Fiscal Year 2025-2026 across approximately 25 specified public colleges and universities in Louisiana
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Requires the audit to identify staffing costs, programmatic expenditures (recruitment, retention, scholarships), administrative/technology costs, performance-based funding payments, and federal grant funds tied to the minority completers objective
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Mandates a written fiscal report be submitted to legislative leadership and education/appropriations committees at least 90 days prior to the 2027 Regular Session
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Sponsored by Representative Carlson during the 2026 Regular Session
Legislative Description
Directs the legislative auditor to conduct a comprehensive fiscal audit of all state and federal funds expended by the Board of Regents and certain boards of supervisors, colleges, and universities under its jurisdiction relative to certain executive budget metrics (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
3/31/2026