Answer

There are several AG opinions on the topic of leave for elected officials: AG Op 08-0253, AG Op. No. 00-279 and AG Op. No. 96-391. AG Op. No. 96-391 states that the entity must have a policy and formal records to reflect the leave accrued and unused. The AG further suggests that the policy must be consistent enough to be the established custom to be binding. In this case, the facts reveal that leave was not tracked thus raising the question of an Article VII, Section 14 violation if the entity cannot establish the basis for the payment. Louisiana Legislative Auditor website: 07/09/2025 06:23:50 PM