SUMMARY: San Antonio International Airport has introduced advanced parking technology, becoming the first airport in the nation to implement such innovations ahead of a busy Thanksgiving travel season. Developed by Metropolis, the system allows travelers to park without traditional check-in or check-out processes, using license plate recognition for seamless entry and exit. Travelers can enroll their vehicles online, receiving notifications upon arrival. Additionally, an innovative bag check service is available in the parking garage, enabling passengers to drop off luggage before heading to the terminal. This service is available for select airlines and requires passengers to arrive two hours before their flights.

San Antonio International Airport passengers will now be able to experience expedited check-in services, reserve parking spots, park using a QR code and check bags at the tunnel to bypass airline ticket counters.

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SUMMARY: A Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office report suggests strategies for the state to improve its financial management by investing reserves and addressing liabilities. The state’s reserves consist of the $1.1 billion Budget Stabilization Fund and the $2.8 billion Revenue Stabilization Trust Fund. The report recommends more aggressive equity investments, which could yield an additional $144 million in returns from 2020 to 2024. It also advocates for reducing the budgetary reserve from $3.8 billion to a recommended $2.2 billion, allowing funds to be used for paying off the state’s unfunded retirement liabilities, thus achieving significant interest savings.

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SUMMARY: An audit of Abita Springs revealed significant financial mismanagement, including unauthorized personal purchases by the public works supervisor and finance clerk, involving an estimated $245,000 misappropriated from 2021 to 2023. The investigation is ongoing, with federal authorities involved. The town has filed civil lawsuits and received $150,000 in insurance reimbursements. The audit also noted numerous accounting errors, leading to roughly 20 adjustments, which increased net position by approximately $300,000. The town failed to meet budget amendment requirements and submitted financial reports late. Implementing better controls and adopting fund accounting software were recommended for improved oversight.

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