RECaiVC:o JUN 23 1989 GOVERNOR'S BUDGET OFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Governor Clements Through Mike Toomey C) From: Ron Lindsey Pt" Date: June 21, 1989 Subject: Texas Department of Commerce Audit The attached report highlights organizational weaknesses that are not surprising given the disparate parts that were merged into the Texas Department of Commerce. The major recommendation is to reor anize. A more subtle, but important recomMen a ion, is for less direct board involvement in day to day operatiolT—th-14-7.. Due to the sensitive position of this agency, the exit interview with Bill Lauderback has not been held, pending your review of the draft report. If you have no problems with releasing this report, I will direct the audit team to proceed with the exit interview. Then Texas Department of Commerce can make its comments, the audit team will make any appropriate adjustments, and the audit can then be released to the public. Proceed Let's talk - ta.R (33:3--k 4.-V-N--Ar- Q. A , AA,e•-c.rv.,A) 1—
