BY MELINDA DESLATTE
Louisiana’s former veterans secretary mismanaged his department, the state legislative auditor and inspector general said in an investigative report released Monday that describes widespread improprieties at the Department of Veterans Affairs under David LaCerte’s leadership.
LaCerte “engaged in questionable organizational, hiring and pay practices that appear to have contributed to an environment with little accountability,” the report says.
The ex-secretary’s lawyer blasted the report in a written response, saying the allegations were untrue and describing the investigation as a “character assassination.”
LaCerte abruptly resigned in October, amid the investigation by Legislative Auditor Daryl Purpera and state 
Inspector General Stephen Street. The investigation looked at LaCerte’s tenure at the Department of Veterans Affairs, from July 1, 2010, through Oct. 8, 2015, during which time he worked as deputy secretary, interim secretary and secretary for former Gov. Bobby Jindal’s administration.
“Read the Full Article at www.washingtontimes.com >>>>”
All content herein is owned by author exclusively. Expressed opinions are NOT necessarily the views of VNR, authors, affiliates, advertisers, sponsors, partners, technicians, or VT Network. Some content may be satirical in nature.Â
All images within are full responsibility of the author and NOT VNR.
Read Full Policy Notice - Comment Policy
