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Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Correctional Facilities

Report Details

Submitting OIG: 
Louisiana Legislative Auditor
Report Description: 
The purpose of this audit was to provide information on the Department of Public Safety and Corrections’ (DOC) response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the correctional facilities it oversees. Overall, DOC faced multiple issues and challenges in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. DOC protocols complied with CDC guidance in the areas of testing, medical isolation, screening, visitation, personal protective equipment, social distancing, and transfers. However, it did not have processes to verify that correctional facilities implemented these protocols.
Date Issued: 
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Agency Reviewed / Investigated: 
State of Louisiana
Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number: 
40200023
Location: 
LA
United States
Type of Report: 
Audit
Professional Standard: 
Other
Questioned Costs: 
$0
Funds for Better Use: 
$0
Report File Link: 
https://app.lla.state.la.us/PublicReports.nsf/0/8BFAF6D4FD4E626B86258702005A3198…

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