Budget hearings in New Orleans started Tuesday amid a financial crisis.

On Wednesday, the legislative auditor is set to arrive in New Orleans to review the city's finances while hearings continue on next year's budget. Advertisement

The hearing will give Mayor LaToya Cantrell's administration the opportunity to make its case for spending priorities in 2026.

The city's new budget season is kicking off under serious financial strain, with leaders facing a multimillion-dollar deficit and looking for ways to rein in spending.

"We're trying to find efficiencies everywhere that we can," said City Council Vice President Helena Moreno.

During the first budget hearing Tuesday, several departments gave presentations, hoping to get their piece of the pie as city leaders questioned whether thing

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