Louisiana Revised Statutes 34:24 – Statistical and financial reports
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 34:24
- Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
A. The board of commissioners shall examine and investigate all questions relating to the interest and commerce of the port of New Orleans.
B.(1) On or before September 15 of each year, the board shall cause to be compiled and published an annual report, presenting in detail the operations of the board for the preceding fiscal year, ending June 30, and such other statistical and financial data as may be requisite to show the nature, extent and results of the operations of the board and of the several departments thereof; such report to be prepared according to generally accepted reporting and accounting principles.
(2) Copies of this report, verified by the oath of the chairman or vice chairman, and of the president and chief executive officer of the board, shall, within five days after the issuance thereof, be sent to the governor, to the legislative auditor, and to the state auditor, and unverified copies furnished to the daily newspapers of the city of New Orleans and of the city of Baton Rouge.
Acts 1988, No. 265, §1; Acts 2001, No. 1102, §7.