Ethics
BGR warns about politicizing Office of Inspector General as it weighs Ethics Review Board reforms
By Jessica Williams
Source: The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate
December 21, 2020
The board that recently ousted New Orleans Inspector General Derry Harper wants to open his old job to a...BGR opposes shorter wait time for some New Orleans inspector general candidates
By Greg LaRose
Source: WDSU
December 21, 2020
The New Orleans City Council will soon consider easing some of the restrictions for applicants interested in becoming the...BGR Seeks Improvements to New Orleans IG Selection Process, Oversight
December 21, 2020
Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research releases a new report, entitled Revitalizing New Orleans’ Office of Inspector General Depends...
Stephanie Grace: There’s more on ballot than presidential race. Study up if you’re voting early.
By Stephanie Grace
Source: The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate
October 17, 2020
Even as it’s grown in popularity, I’ve never felt compelled to participate in early voting. I enjoy the ritual...BGR Endorses Renewal of JP Inspector General Tax
By Biz New Orleans Staff
Source: Biz New Orleans
October 14, 2020
NEW ORLEANS – In a new report, the Bureau of Governmental Research – a nonprofit watchdog group – recommends...BGR throws support behind Jefferson Parish Inspector General millage renewal
By Faimon A. Roberts III
Source: The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate
October 13, 2020
The Jefferson Parish Inspector General’s property tax renewal, which is on the ballot Nov. 3, got the thumbs up...BGR Releases Report on Nov. 3 Jefferson Inspector General Property Tax Renewal
October 13, 2020
Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) releases On the Ballot: Jefferson Parish Inspector General Tax Renewal, November 3,...
BGR Surveys Jefferson Parish Council Candidates on Key Policy Issues
September 13, 2019
Today BGR releases Questions for a New Parish Council, the second in a two-part report series providing the views...BGR Surveys Jefferson Parish President Candidates on Key Policy Issues
September 12, 2019
Today BGR releases Questions for a New Parish President, the first in a two-part series of reports providing the...