Louisiana Legislative Auditor
The Louisiana Legislative Auditor is a state legislative position in the Louisiana state government. Constitutionally established in 1964, the legislative auditor is elected by a majority of the members of both the state Senate and House.
Prior to 1964, various agencies performed the role of the auditor.[1]
Current officeholder
The current legislative auditor is Mike Waguespack.[2]
Authority
Article 3, Section 11 of the Louisiana Constitution establishes the office of legislative auditor:
| There shall be a legislative auditor responsible solely to the legislature... |
Elections
The legislative auditor is elected by a majority of each house and may be removed by the vote of two-thirds of each house.
Duties
Article 3, Section 11 of the Louisiana Constitution outlines the duties of the legislative auditor:
| He shall serve as a fiscal advisor to it and shall perform the duties and functions provided by law related to auditing fiscal records of the state, its agencies, and political subdivisions... |
Current duties include oversight of state and local government finances, financial audit services, compliance audit services, performance audit services, advisory services, and recovery assistance services.[1]
Compensation
In 2010, the Louisiana Auditor was paid an estimated $132,620 according to the Council of State Governments.[3]
Historical officeholders
Since its establishment in 1964, Louisiana has had five legislative auditors.[1]
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| # | Name | Date appointed |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | J.B. Lancaster | July 1, 1964 |
| 2 | Joseph H. Burris | August 1, 1972 |
| 3 | Daniel G. Kyle | August 1, 1989 |
| 4 | Steve J. Theriot | May 20, 2004 |
| 5 | Daryl G. Purpera | April 19, 2010 |
Contact information
Louisiana Legislative Auditor
1600 North Third Street
P.O. Box 94397
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9397
Phone: (225) 339-3800
Fax: (225) 339-3870
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