Legislative Auditor Steve Theriot, whose office reviews the financial books of state and local government agencies, is retiring effective Nov. 20. Theriot’s top assistant, Daryl Purpera, will work as the interim legislative auditor until lawmakers choose a permanent replacement. Theriot, a certified public accountant, was selected by lawmakers for the auditor’s post in 2004. He was Democratic member of the state House from Marrero from 1988 until 1996.
Legislative auditor retiring this month
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