The M2Q Corruption Perception Index (CPI) for Bogalusa Mayor Tyrin Truong is an F (53%) Highly corrupt. M2Q (Motion to Quash LLC) models the CPI to measure how corrupt candidates are perceived to be, according to experts. Presently, the CPI ranking is the most widely used corruption model in the world.
The M2Q Corruption Perception Index for Mayor Truong is based on these crucial matters:
- Ethics violations: According to the Ethics Board, Truong owes unpaid campaign finance late fees totaling $4,480.00 for several late or unfiled reports related to the November 8, 2022 election.
- Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): Reference to two lawsuits: 1. WENDY WILLIAMS DUPONT VERSUS MAYOR TYRIN Z, TRUONG and 2. DTV Enterprises, LLC v. ULGNO (Urban League of Louisiana Lawsuit).
- Malfeasance allegations: multiple charges, including malfeasance.
- Bogalusa Audit Report: A 2024 Louisiana Legislative Auditor report revealed that Bogalusa improperly handled over $947,000 in public funds. This included the misuse of $468,000 in federal ARPA funds for employee bonuses. It also included a year-long budget deficit, and over $1 million in unpaid IRS taxes. The audit cited inadequate policies, non-compliance with state laws, and poor record-keeping.
The M2Q Corruption Perception Index highlights where the Louisiana Democratic party is lacking, by exposing corrupt networks.
How Do We Measure CPI?
We model the Corruption Perception Index on a scale from 100 (very clean) to 0 (highly corrupt). It is based on: 1. Campaign contributions issued (5 points), 2. Campaign contributions received (5 points), and 3. Disclosures/conflicts of interest (5 points). A score of 15 points equals 100 percent.
| Tyrin Truong | F | 53% | 4 | 4 | 0 |
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Sources for Tyrin Truong’s CPI
You can find the campaign finance reports and disclosures on the Ethics Board website. You can find the Bogalusa audit report on the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s website. The Bogalusa Daily News, reported the “transfer of $400,000 from the ARPA fund into the general fund in April of 2023, under newly elected mayor Tyrin Truong, and states that no documentation could be found that gave a reason for this transfer or verify that the funds were used according to the specific authorized purposes in the grant.” The indictments were announced by the District Attorney’s office.