Budget for Louisiana watchdog agency more than doubles with new emphasis on waste

By: Julie O'Donoghue

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: August 4, 2026

Words: 593

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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Spending for the state government’s watchdog agency has more than doubled since Gov. Jeff Landry selected a new leader earlier this year.

The Office of Inspector General’s budget went from $2.2 million to $5.5 million annually in the fiscal year that started July 1, a year-over-year increase of 131%, according to a legislative staff summary.

Landry chose Angele Davis, previously a state budget czar for Gov. Bobby Jindal, as …

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