Louisiana Legislative Auditor's Office Report on Proposed Privatization of the Office of Group Benefits

This report provides information on the proposed privatization of the Office of Group Benefits. It delineates (1) the timeline of events in relation to privatizing OGB's health plan(s); (2) OGB's administrative costs; (3) the Chaffe & Associates Inc., report; (4) privatization of health insurance agencies that may have occured in other states; (5) the role of the Legislature in relation to privatizing OGB's health plan(s); (6) various factors that should be considered before the sale/lease of OGB; (7) requests for proposals for a financial advisor; and (8) an overview of OGB's operations.