Audit Finds Suspected Mileage Fraud at Concordia Parish Council on Aging

Auditors unable to issue opinion due to missing records, cite $18,321 in suspected improper mileage claims.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 10:12pm

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An audit of the Concordia Parish Council on Aging in Louisiana for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, detailed suspected fraud totaling $18,321 and found substantial record-keeping and internal control issues. The auditor stated it would not issue an opinion due to missing information and the inability to perform essential procedures to complete the audit.

Why it matters

The findings of suspected fraud and lack of financial oversight at the Concordia Parish Council on Aging raise concerns about the proper use of public funds and the accountability of local government agencies tasked with serving vulnerable populations.

The details

The audit found that Tywanna Carter-Crockett of Ferriday had been suspected of making improper mileage claims for travel, resulting in the misuse of roughly $18,321. Crockett has been arraigned and the case is pending adjudication. She no longer works for the Council on Aging. The auditor stated that 'appropriate documentation was not available to sufficiently document numerous transactions' and that 'due to the absence of necessary information, it was impossible to perform essential procedures necessary to complete an audit'.

  • The audit was released by the Louisiana Legislative Auditors on April 1, 2026.
  • The audit covered the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

The players

Tywanna Carter-Crockett

A former employee of the Concordia Parish Council on Aging who was suspected of making improper mileage claims, resulting in the misuse of roughly $18,321.

Brad Burget

The District Attorney who stated that Crockett has been arraigned and the case is pending adjudication.

Concordia Parish Council on Aging

A local government agency in Louisiana that provides services to vulnerable populations and was the subject of the audit.

Louisiana Legislative Auditors

The state agency that released the audit of the Concordia Parish Council on Aging.

Rozier McKay & Willis

The auditor for the Concordia Parish Council on Aging who stated it would not issue an opinion due to missing information and the inability to perform essential procedures.

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What they’re saying

“We have not been able to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence to provide a basis for an audit opinion on the financial statements.”

— Rozier McKay & Willis, Auditor

“Appropriate documentation was not available to sufficiently document numerous transactions. Due to the absence of necessary information, it was impossible to perform essential procedures necessary to complete an audit.”

— Rozier McKay & Willis, Auditor

What’s next

The District Attorney's office is continuing to adjudicate the case against Tywanna Carter-Crockett, the former employee suspected of mileage fraud.

The takeaway

The audit findings highlight the importance of strong financial controls and record-keeping at local government agencies to ensure the proper use of public funds and maintain public trust. The lack of oversight at the Concordia Parish Council on Aging raises concerns about the accountability of similar organizations serving vulnerable populations.