The State Department of Education, Division of Vocational-Technical Education, spent $42,732,180 in FY 1981, including $30,406,556 in state general funds. This report discussed problems in budgeting, fund allocations, equipment inventory procedures, advances to local programs, and staff morale. The division circumvented Budget Commission purchasing controls and legislative intent through an unauthorized purchase of two luxury passenger vans. PEER’s sample equipment inventory count revealed 52 unlocated items worth $56,665.
For a paper copy of this report, contact PEER by telephone at 601-359-1226 or by e-mail at reports@peer.ms.gov.