Answer

Yes. The Attorney General has opined that providing "coffee and donuts" is not a violation of Art. VII, Section 14. Furthermore, the Cabela three part test now allows entities to show that there is a public benefit which there is in this case. Older AG Opinions have stated that continuing education is not only acceptable but necessary, even a duty of the entity. See Cabela Memo located on the LLA website. Louisiana Legislative Auditor website: 06/02/2024 11:08:48 AM