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State audit finds hundreds of supplemental overpayments for first responders

(The Center Square) — Hundreds of ineligible employees, $574,942 in overpayments, and a lack of oversight are plaguing the state's supplemental pay program for law enforcement and fire personnel.

Louisiana Legislative Auditor Mike Waguespack published a report on Thursday with the findings following a review of the supplemental pay program mandated by lawmakers during the 2023 legislative session.

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