This resolution urges the Louisiana legislative auditor to conduct a follow-up review of assistance programs in the state, building on a previous report issued on February 20, 2024. The initial report highlighted the need for improved coordination among various assistance programs, including SNAP, TANF, and WIOA, which collectively served approximately one million individuals and cost the state over three billion dollars in 2023. The resolution emphasizes the importance of collaboration among agencies and stakeholders to create a unified vision for administering these programs, as well as the necessity of measuring outcomes to enhance effectiveness and inform resource allocation.
Additionally, the resolution notes the establishment of the Louisiana Workforce and Social Services (LA WASS) Reform Task Force by Governor Jeff Landry, which aims to research and develop strategies for better integration of workforce and social services. The task force's recommendations, along with any legislative actions taken in the 2025 Regular Session, will inform the auditor's follow-up review, which is expected to be published no later than thirty days before the 2027 Regular Session. The resolution calls for the auditor to assess workloads that can be integrated and identify any limitations on integration, regardless of statutory changes.