Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Law

La. R.S. 14 § 14:138: Public payroll fraud

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Public payroll fraud occurs when a person knowingly receives state compensation for services not rendered or grossly inadequate, or when a public officer knowingly allows this. Penalties include fines up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment up to two years, plus possible restitution.

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