State agencies expended $16,142,841 in general and special funds combined for contract personnel during FY 1985. This report analyzes the use of consultants and contract personnel by state service agencies, universities, and junior colleges.
Despite the provisions of SB 3050 (1984 Legislative Session) requiring the State Personnel Director’s approval of contracts by agencies employing state service employees, virtually no effective control is exercised over the use of contract personnel by state agencies. This lack of control is significant given the amount spent on contract personnel.
Personal service contract administration by state agencies, universities, and junior colleges is informal and decentralized, resulting in inadequate accountability of results and expenditures. The report proposes guidelines for the use of consultants and other contractual personnel.
For a paper copy of this report, contact PEER by telephone at 601-359-1226 or by e-mail at reports@peer.ms.gov.