DeSoto Parish accepts December draft financials, appoints Lily Garcia as treasurer

The DeSoto Parish Police Jury approved draft financial statements for Dec. 31, 2025, accepted budget amendments to comply with the Local Budget Act, and adopted a resolution appointing Lily Garcia as parish treasurer for a two-year term.

Treasurer (Speaker 10) warned the December financials were draft pending accruals and auditor adjustments through Feb. 13, 2026, and noted that investment figures for December were not yet reflected. On the general fund, the treasurer said, "General fund, we received 9,900,000.0 in revenues while the expenses were at 9,800,000.0. That's a net change of 117,760." The treasurer also reported fund-level results for road, solid waste, jail, criminal court and other funds and provided fund balances and transfer details.

After discussion, jurors moved and seconded the motion to accept the financial statements as of Dec. 31, 2025; the motion passed on roll call. The jury also approved 2025 budget amendments to comply with the Local Budget Act.

On administrative resolutions, the jury adopted Resolution No. 1 of 2026 authorizing signatory authority for written checks (President, Vice President and/or Treasurer). The jury then adopted Resolution No. 2 of 2026 appointing Lily Garcia as parish treasurer for a two-year term after a nomination, second and a roll call vote. Jurors asked about the statutory two-year cycle during the appointment discussion.

What happens next: the treasurer will complete final accruals and auditor adjustments by Feb. 13, 2026; budget amendments will be reflected in updated financial statements and staff will implement new check-signing procedures under the adopted resolution.