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Finance director outlines general fund and departmental changes; committee adds $100,000 to nuisance line for next year

Iberia Parish Special Finance Committee · October 28, 2025
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Finance Director Erica Duplishan reviewed the general fund, noting a 5% budgeted increase and limited personnel changes, a proposed additional IT position and expanded travel/training. The committee agreed to review and carry a $100,000 nuisance allocation into 2026 and asked staff to reassess demolition funding and permits costs.

Finance Director Erica Duplishan presented the proposed general‑fund budget overview, saying the proposal includes a 5% built‑in increase with only one part‑time position added in the governing body. Duplishan highlighted higher advertising and publication costs, a temporary increase in maintenance subscription charges expected to hit in 2025, and larger travel and training lines to accommodate new staff.

Duplishan said she added an IT…

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