Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 39, § 1304. Uniform chart of accounts

A. The legislative auditor shall develop a uniform chart of accounts for use by political subdivisions in recording of all financial transactions. The legislative auditor shall submit the proposed chart of accounts to the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget for its approval. Any change to the approved chart of accounts shall be made in accordance with procedures contained in this Subsection.

B. The legislative auditor is authorized to create political subdivision categories for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Section. He may propose a different chart account for each political subdivision category. Any political subdivision category created pursuant to this Subsection shall be approved by the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget.