Absurd NGO Appropriation Games

Click on the link below and take a look at this list, with parishes and money dedicated, to Non-Government Organizations across the state.

http://forgotston.com/2008/08/13/more-state-pork-earmarks/

Notice the $260k slush fund giveaway to Seventh District Pavillion in Acadia Parish.

Information was given to me yesterday that a Reverend James Proctor sits on the Board of Directors for Seventh District Pavillion, Inc. At the same time, Mr. Proctor is also an elected official, as he serves on the Democratic State Central Committee, representing Office B in Acadia Parish.

Therefore, with some help, I searched the NGO Appropriation Information for Seventh District Pavillion on the State Legislature website.

Here is what came up regarding the appropriation, which was obtained by Rep. Jack Montoucet (D-Crowley), who was delivered many votes last year thanks to the efforts of Mr. Proctor.

Non-Governmental Entity Funding Information Request

The recipient entity's full legal name: Seventh District Pavilion, Inc.

The recipient entity's physical address:
225 N. Avenue C
Crowley, LA 70526

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
225 N. Avenue C
Crowley, LA 70526

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation): Non-Profit Corporation

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
Seventh District Missionary Baptist Association

Which legislator requested the amendment? Montoucet, Jack (H)

Provide the name of each member of the recipient entity's governing board and officers:

Willie Maynard, Jr., President
James Proctor, Chairman
Glen Richard, Treasurer
Georgia Stevens, Secretary
Freddie Brown
Freddie Jack
Michael Chaney
Paulette Green
Henry Emanuel
Gloria Grayton
Horace Lewis

What is the dollar amount to be appropriated by the amendment? $100,000

What are the entity's budgeted amounts for the following?:
Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $84,120
Professional Services. . . $0
Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . $6,000
Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,880

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?

To continue providing decent, safe, affordable housing opportunities to the low, very low, and moderate income families throughout our target area.

Provide a summary of the project or program:

Housing counseling, including budget, credit, pre-purchase, and post-purchase will provide families with the education and guidance needed to acquire and maintain home ownership. "First-time homebuyers" workshops are provided to educate families on the total aspect of home ownership, single and multi-family development for families in need.

If any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official is an officer, director, trustee, or employee of the recipient entity who receives compensation or holds any ownership interest therein:

(a) If an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:

NA


NON-APPLICABLE is filled in for the question about any board members serving as an elected or appointed state official. Yet, Rev. James Proctor has been serving as a member of the Democratic State Central Committee for years now.

Is this an ethics violation?

Also, notice that this request is for only $100,000. Does that mean that a different appropriation request was filled out for the $260,000 given to Seventh District Pavillion, Inc?

If so, I have been unable to find the request for the $260k appropriation that C.B. Forgotston cited in the above linked post.

Therefore, information not being available would be a violation of Governor Jindal's requirements for NGO appropriations. Governor Jindal should have vetoed this request for improper, or lack of, disclosure.