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Proposed Changes to City Budget Reporting Rules

Original title: CAL. NO. 35,423 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance to amend and reordain Sections 70-84 and 70-87 of the Code of the City of New Orleans, relative to budget reporting requirements; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).

May 7, 2026

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Finance Connection

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$34,381across 20 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Sally Harris WilliamsonSally Harris Harris$7,200Retired Business OwnerMar 2026
Michael L HarrisonMichael Leroy Harrison$5,000Farrier/pastorJun 2026
Cindy HarrisCindy Harris$4,100CandidateMay 2025
Sean Harrison for City Council 2022John Talieh$1,500PhysicianFeb 2022
Michael L HarrisonMichael Leroy Harrison$1,320Self<br>employedJun 2026
Michael L HarrisonMichael Leroy Harrison$1,261Self<br>employed<br>farrierJun 2026
Rita HarrisMCCUGH MICHAEL$1,000AMUSEMENT PARKJul 2025
Rita HarrisFLORIDA BEER WHOLESALERS GOOD GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEESep 2025
Rita HarrisMICHALS TODD$1,000ATTORNEY HAGGARD LAW FIRMJul 2025
Rita HarrisFLORIDA AFL-CIO COPE FUND$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEFeb 2025
Rita HarrisANDERSON PHILLIP$1,000FINANCE GENOVA COMPANYJul 2025
Rita HarrisFTBA TRANSPORTATION PAC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEFeb 2025
Rita HarrisHCA WEST FLORIDA DIVISION AND GOOD GOVERNMENT PAC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEFeb 2025
Rita HarrisANDERSON JENNIFER$1,000NOT EMPLOYEDJul 2025
Rita HarrisGRAY ROBINSON PA FLORIDA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEJul 2025
Rita HarrisROSEN CENTRE$1,000HOTELJul 2025
Rita HarrisMYRRHA ANA REGINA$1,000BROKER AIPFLORIDASep 2025
Rita HarrisFLORIDA DISTRIBUTING COMPANY, LLC$1,000BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTINGSep 2025
Rita HarrisCITY BEVERAGES$1,000BEVERAGE COMPANYSep 2025
Rita HarrisNORMAND ED$1,000LAWYER NORMAND PLLCAug 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This ordinance changes the legal requirements for how the City of New Orleans must report its budget, which dictates the transparency and frequency of financial disclosures provided to the public and the City Council.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

New Orleans City Council

The Council is responsible for reviewing and voting on the proposed changes to the city's budget reporting code.

New Orleans City Administration

The administration must comply with the updated reporting requirements if the ordinance is passed.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 7, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This ordinance proposes updates to Sections 70-84 and 70-87 of the New Orleans City Code regarding how the city handles budget reporting. The proposal was introduced by Councilmember Harris on April 23, 2026.

Key Facts

  • The ordinance amends Sections 70-84 and 70-87 of the Code of the City of New Orleans.
  • The legislation specifically concerns budget reporting requirements.
  • The ordinance was introduced on April 23, 2026.
  • The ordinance is filed under number TMP-2279.
  • The ordinance is currently listed on the Regular Agenda for the City Council.

Why It Matters

This ordinance changes the legal requirements for how the City of New Orleans must report its budget, which dictates the transparency and frequency of financial disclosures provided to the public and the City Council.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this ordinance change?
It amends existing city code sections (70-84 and 70-87) that govern how the city is required to report its budget.
Who introduced this proposal?
Councilmember Harris introduced the ordinance .

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Budget Reporting Update

The city is actively reviewing its financial reporting framework, as evidenced by the proposed changes to two specific code sections.

Connected Entities

locationCity of New OrleansThe municipal government subject to the proposed code amendments.Map →
personHarrisCouncilmember who introduced the ordinance by request.Map →
otherTMP-2279The internal file tracking number for the legislation.Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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