NEW ORLEANS, LA —  On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the Budget/Audit/Board Committee convened to receive monthly budget reports from the mayor’s administration, as well as approve several budget-related ordinances.

NEW ORLEANS, LA — The New Orleans City Council applauds the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals for ruling in favor of the Council in the ongoing litigation surrounding the Wisner Trust. This legal win further secures the remaining $2M+ in recurring revenue for the City, which will boost the City’s financial standings.

NEW ORLEANS, LA — New Orleans City Councilmembers JP Morrell, Matthew Willard, Aimee McCarron. Freddie King III, and Jason Hughes issue a statement in response to the letter received from Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill.

NEW ORLEANS, LA — The New Orleans City Council today took decisive steps to strengthen financial oversight and accountability at City Hall, advancing a package of legislation, led by Budget, Audit, and Board of Review Committee Chair, Councilmember Lesli Harris, that will govern how the City manages proceeds from the sale of future lease payments from Jazz Casino Company, L.L.C. for the Caesars New Orleans Casino.

NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Thursday, April 16, 2026, the Budget/Audit/Board of Review Committee held a meeting to vote on several budget-related pieces of legislation. Additionally, the committee heard reports from Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Joe Giarrusso and the Director of the Finance Department, Alyssa Rambeau, regarding the Monthly Budget Report and the February 2026 Budget Report, respectively.