State Audit Watch

Challenges Hinder La.’s Elderly Protective Program

Jerry Ashworth
August 7, 2023 at 07:59:23 ET
The Louisiana Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs (GOEA) plans to seek sources of additional funding to enable it to adequately investigate reports of elder abuse and neglect through the state’s Elderly Protective Services (EPS) program, as recommended in a recent audit by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor (LLA). GOEA operates the EPS program, which aims to protect seniors aged 60... Read More