Inside The Vault - A Louisiana Department of Treasury Podcast

Launched by the state treasury, this public portal allows anyone to see exactly where school money goes—from million-dollar vendor contracts and administrator salaries down to everyday classroom expenses. By putting financial data side-by-side with academic performance scores, the project aims to show parents and taxpayers which schools are actually getting the best results for their money.
Join us as we discuss how this level of transparency is uncovering waste, helping parents make informed enrollment choices, and pushing for more of Louisiana's education budget to reach the classroom.

In this episode of Inside The Vault, State Treasurer John Fleming and Treasury Communications Director Jeff Crouere discuss Louisiana’s $293 million budget surplus, along with the key challenges facing the state today. They explore potential solutions and strategies to address these issues and strengthen Louisiana’s future

In this episode, Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, M.D., discussed the highly controversial carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) process, which involves removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from industrial facilities and power plants and injecting it underground for long-term storage.

In this episode, Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, M.D., discussed the highly successful unclaimed property program. There is currently $1.2 billion in unclaimed property to return to Louisiana citizens. Each year, businesses turn over millions of dollars in unclaimed cash, stocks, bonds, securities, and insurance proceeds to the Louisiana State Treasurer's Office. These assets are known as “unclaimed property,” and can include payroll checks, old bank accounts, royalties, utility deposits, interest payments, stock certificates, and life insurance proceeds. Treasurer Fleming said, “We have made searching for your name and claiming your money easy. Citizens can check online at LaCashClaim.org, or call (888) 925-4127.”

Today, the third episode of “Inside the Vault,” a podcast produced by the Louisiana Department of Treasury, was released. In this episode, Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, M.D., discussed the significant initiatives he has directed over the past few months to provide citizens with transparency in state government.

In this episode, Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, M.D., reviewed the critical functions of the State Bond Commission. He also described the emergency actions taken by the State Bond Commission in response to the fiscal crisis in New Orleans.
On a positive note, Dr. Fleming reviewed Fitch’s recent upgrade in the state’s rating outlook to “positive” and how that signals national recognition for Louisiana’s improving economy and fiscal discipline. 

During this inaugural episode, we examined the primary functions of the Department of Treasury and how our staff works tirelessly to serve the taxpayers of Louisiana. From unclaimed property to the State Bond Commission, to investments, step Inside The Vault and discover the important functions of the Louisiana Department of Treasury.