1、April 7, 1997The Honorable Mike MoncriefTexas State SenateState CapitolRoom 4E.2Austin, Texas 78711Dear Senator Moncrief:Over 3,200 state employees receive free, state-subsidized housing and utilities; live in state-owned properties fora nominal monthly rate; or receive monthly cash payments in lieu
2、 of in-kind housing benefits. Over 1,300 stateemployees receive some form of educational assistance from their employing agencies. We question whetherthere is a need for state-subsidized employee housing to the extent that it is currently provided. In many cases,agencies educational assistance polic
3、ies are not designed to ensure that agencies receive value, such as moreeducated or competent employees, for the funds spent.Our observations are the result of a review, completed at your request, of supplemental employee benefits.Additional detail and recommendations are presented below.Issues Rela
4、ted to the Provision of Housing and Utilities to EmployeesTexas state government currently provides certain employees housing benefits in the formof state-owned housing or cash payments. At the agencies reviewed, over 3,200 employeesreceive free housing and utilities, live in state-owned properties
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