Audit Finds Room for Improvement of Wisconsin State Fair Park
Monday, January 8th, 2018 -- 8:00 AM
(Wisconsin Ag Connection) -A recent audit of Wisconsin State Fair Park in Milwaukee found that the management team that oversees the annual 11-day fair could do a better job of keeping records on the money it spends for services and other purchases.The non-partisan Legislative Audit Bureau said that between 2012-2017, the facility's staff 'lacked complete and accurate management information' needed to effectively oversee its contracting processes. It further noted that the group had not consistently followed proper procurement procedures. The LAB also found that SFP does not have a comprehensive, long-term plan for assessing the condition of its primary grounds and facilities or a formal plan for the future use of the Milwaukee Mile racetrack, which is located at State Fair Park.
However, the report did commend the facility's management for being consistent with several best practices in the industry--including routinely reviewing whether adjustments are needed to the price of admission, measuring the effects of its promotional efforts, developing a safety inspection program for its rides, and reviewing historical sales information for those vendors not using cash registers.
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