Politics Auditor: ‘Ineffective internal audit function’ continues to plague DEQ By Deanna B. Narveson - January 23, 2023 FacebookXLinkedinEmailPrint The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality’s "ineffective internal audit function" is an ongoing problem that fails to ensure tax dollars are spent as they should be, according to a report by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office. Already an INSIDER? Sign in.