Jefferson Parish Inspector General Finds 'Abuse of Sick Leave' at East Bank Fire Department

Jefferson Parish Inspector General finds 'abuse of sick leave' at East Bank Fire Department

JEFFERSON PARISH, La. (WGNO) — The East Bank Consolidated Fire Department was the subject of a recent audit done by the Jefferson Parish Office of Inspector General. Between Jan. 1, 2020, and Dec. 31, 2023, the JPOIG claims members of the EBCFD received pay for off-duty injuries or illnesses costing the parish millions. City Leaders Launch Initiative to Combat Graffiti The EBCFD is a 200-member full time paid fire department which employs …

Jefferson Parish IG: EastBank Fire Dept. paid millions in off-duty sick leave without oversight

The audit was conducted to determine whether the East Bank Fire Dept. followed parish rules and state law, and whether there were signs of fraud, waste, or abuse.