The New Orleans City Council has voted to bring in the legislative auditor to review the city's finances.

The original call for the audit was drafted by Councilmembers Helena Moreno and Joe Giarrusso. Advertisement

The council voted Thursday 6-0, approving the request for the legislative auditor to review the city's finances amid a deficit of $100 million. Councilmember Oliver Thomas was not present for the vote, but was a coauthor of the request.

The call for an audit comes after it was revealed that $70 million of the city's budget deficit accounts for overtime payments to first responders, safety and permits, and the department of public works, as well as a $30 million revenue gap.

The city is currently implementing a hiring freeze and moving money from the operating budget to the

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