Architectual Examiners, Board of
Management Control Audit of the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners
The Board of Directors has not satisfied all responsibilities necessary for fulfilling its mission. It has not ensured that the agency performs the enforcement function. The agency estimated that about four percent of 1994 enforcement appropriations was spent on investigating complaints. Failure to regulate the industry leaves Texans unprotected from unsafe practices of licensees or unlicensed practitioners.
Controls were not adequate to prevent one board member from approving a $5,000.00 cash bonus for the former Executive Director. The bonus occurred without the knowledge of other board members. It violated Governor's Office procedures and Board rules and regulations.
Organizational and procedural changes are needed to accomplish the agency s mission, goals, and objectives. Currently, no staff is assigned to perform the enforcement and education strategies. The agency should eliminate the duplication of effort inherent in its current organizational structure and assign employees to perform tasks in related areas. Use of the Treasury Lock Box Service could improve efficiency while reducing costs.
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