The three-member Barber Board was established in 1930 to license and oversee the activities of barbers, barber shops, and barber schools in the state. In conducting its limited performance evaluation, PEER noted that although the board appeared to collect fees as required by law and attempted to regulate activities in this area, problems did exist in several areas. These included (1) inadequate procedures and maintenance of supportive records regarding the licensing of barbers as well as regulation of the inspection of barber shops and schools; (2) irregular deposits of fees collected; and (3) improper use of funds in the savings account. Specific recommendations to correct these and other problems were proposed in this report.
For a paper copy of this report, contact PEER by telephone at 601-359-1226 or by e-mail at reports@peer.ms.gov.