§1420.32. Public-private contract training

            A. Beginning on July 1, 2026, all elected officials of municipalities and municipal employees, as provided in Subsection B of this Section, shall complete a minimum of one hour of annual training on procurement and the letting of public contracts pursuant to R.S. 38:2211 et seq., provided by the legislative auditor. The legislative auditor may contract with a nonprofit entity or other organization to satisfy the training requirement.

            B. The training requirement applies to all municipal employees whose job duties involve procurement activities, including but not limited to the purchase of materials and supplies or public works, or drafting, managing, or supervision of contracts, including but not limited to procurement contracts, cooperative endeavor agreements, contracts for professional services, and the letting of public contracts pursuant to R.S. 38:2211 et seq.

            C. The training may be provided through web-based means and shall include but not be limited to training on Public Bid Law, public contracts, change orders, and the letting of public contracts pursuant to R.S. 38:2211 et seq.

            D. The legislative auditor shall maintain records to document and certify completion of the training by elected officials of municipalities and municipal employees.

            Acts 2025, No. 434, §1, eff. June 20, 2025.