A recent audit of a Louisiana agency that manages flood protection in three parishes found a variety of human resources issues, from alleged discrimination, to civil service rule violations to problems with the agency’s grievance process.
Louisiana Legislative Auditor Mike Waguespack issued a report this week that examined policies and practices, and employee perspectives on the organizational culture at Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – East, which was created in 2007 to coordinate regional flood protection efforts in Orleans, East Jefferson and St. Bernard parishes.
The performance audit, which stemmed from a 2021 request from lawmakers, highlighted concerns from employees about discrimination and leadership, as well as recommendations for improvement.