At the March 4, 2026, meeting of the Bossier City Council, the council voted to withhold city funding for the United Way of Northwest Louisiana until the 2024 audit reports were completed.

During the meeting, city officials reported that United Way of Northwest Louisiana was found noncompliant by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor for failing to file 2024 reports.

Previously, the Bossier City Council directed city officials to check the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s compliance before any future funding of non-governmental organizations.
In response to the city’s actions, Shekinah Robberson, Director of Marketing and Events for the United Way of Northwest Louisiana, released a statement.

Our organization takes financial transparency and accountability seriously. We are actively working to complete and submit our required audit to the Louisiana Legislative Auditor and remain committed to full compliance with all reporting requirements. UWNWLA expects to complete and file the required audit no later than June 2026, which is the only issue at hand.

For decades, United Way has partnered with communities across Northwest Louisiana to connect residents with critical services. Support from Bossier City helps sustain 211, a vital resource that connects thousands of residents each year with help for housing, food assistance, healthcare, and other essential needs.

We value our partnership with Bossier City and remain committed to serving residents across the region.