The Mississippi PEER Committee has released a report outlining strategies to cut waste across state agencies, according to a statement from the Office of the State Auditor.
The report focuses on three key issues that the office has previously highlighted. It recommends reducing unnecessary cell phone expenses, noting that in 2022, state government spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on phones that were rarely used or turned off.
The report also suggests selling underused state-owned vehicles. Officials estimate that eliminating underutilized vehicles could save taxpayers significant funds.
Additionally, the report advocates for eliminating unused office space and canceling wasteful leases, potentially saving up to $6 million. The Office of the State Auditor expressed support for the initiatives and reiterated its willingness to collaborate on reducing government waste.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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