NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Big changes are being made when it comes to the city of New Orleans' finances. The city council is creating some new rules in an attempt to prevent future deficits.

Council President JP Morrell has introduced an amendment to the home rule charter, which, if approved by voters, would require the mayor to get council approval on money used outside of the set budget.

"The administration has to say, I am moving this money from department A to plug the hole in department B further and instructs the finance department and the CAO going forward not to deficit spend. If something is not identified, it cannot be spent," said Morrell.

The council also passed a resolution for the legislative auditor to investigate why city spending has caused the $160 million deficit.

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