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Attorney General’s office highlights Troop NOLA prosecutions, Medicaid fraud unit activity and ongoing investigations
Summary
The Attorney General’s office described FY26 budget lines for criminal investigations and Medicaid fraud work, reported hundreds of Troop NOLA cases opened in New Orleans and said investigations (including a hospital matter in Madison Parish) are active and being pursued.
The Attorney General’s office told the House Appropriations Committee its FY26 budget supports criminal prosecutions, investigative work and Medicaid fraud control activities, and the chief deputy described a major new prosecution effort in New Orleans tied to Troop NOLA.
House Fiscal Division presenter Zion Wilson outlined the department’s FY26 recommendation of about $113.0 million, with statutory dedications and federal funds as substantial funding sources. Chief Deputy Attorney General Larry Freeman said the office has opened a large number of Troop NOLA‑related cases and emphasized the continuing workload in criminal and civil matters.
Why it matters: The Attorney General’s office leads statewide prosecutions and investigations that affect public safety and public funds. The Troop NOLA deployment and the Medicaid fraud control unit directly affect local crime and state recovery of improperly paid federal funds.
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