The Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) is prepared within six months after the fiscal year-end in accordance with Louisiana
Revised Statute (LRS) 39:80(B) with the express purpose of providing a brief, objective and easily understood analysis of the State's
financial performance for the preceding year. It presents selected information about the State's revenues, expenditures, financial
position, budget, service efforts and performance. The information is presented in a non-technical format and is intended to
summarize and explain the basic financial condition and the operations of the State for the fiscal year covered by the Comprehensive
Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the State of Louisiana.