The audit of the Mississippi Park Commission consisted of a performance evaluation of the commission staff and park operations. Internal controls, finances, purchases, and inventory procedures also were examined.
Significant weaknesses in management and control procedures were noted in the report. In particular, there was some mismanagement in the park construction and renovation program. Some contract construction of facilities was of substandard workmanship, and accountability for construction material was limited. Further, a discrepancy of approximately $2,500,000 in fixed assets of Park Commission property could not be reconciled. Inefficiency and lack of effective management controls had resulted from park managers having the responsibility of construction and renovation.
After meeting with the PEER Committee, the Executive Director and Chairman of the Park Commission agreed that steps should be taken to improve the internal control and management in the park construction and renovation program.
For a paper copy of this report, contact PEER by telephone at 601-359-1226 or by e-mail at reports@peer.ms.gov.