In 1979, the PEER Committee issued two reports on the truck weight enforcement program of the Office of the Motor Vehicle Comptroller, citing political interference and managerial deficiencies which hindered enforcement. Senate Bill 2542 (1980 session) abolished the Office of the Motor Vehicle Comptroller and transferred its functions to the State Tax Commission, which has addressed most of the findings in the 1979 report. The commission has increased officer professionalism through compliance with State Personnel Board hiring procedures, instituted a stringent training program and obtained adequate resources. Despite these accomplishments, weaknesses persist in accounting and financial management, statistical reporting, and employee productivity measurement. The report offers seven recommendations.
For a paper copy of this report, contact PEER by telephone at 601-359-1226 or by e-mail at reports@peer.ms.gov.