State of Louisiana 2004 CAFR Final Report

This report covers information that was in previous reports and also new information on Louisiana financial statements. The State of Louisiana is located on the Gulf of Mexico and is bounded by Arkansas, Texas and Mississippi. Louisiana serves a population of 4,496,000, and occupies a land area of approximately 43,562 square miles. (www.state.la.us)
The government is made up of three branches that were established by the state constitution of 1974. The branches of government are the Executive, Judicial and Legislative. …