An analysis of sunset legislation in Tennessee

Author

Talia R. Lomax

Date of Award

3-1988

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts

Major

Political Science

Major Professor

David H. Folz

Abstract

The Governmental Entity Review Law - Sunset Law - was adopted by Tennessee lawmakers in 1977 to enhance the efficiency and effectivenesss of executive branch agencies. This research examines the history of the legislation and its adoption with a particular emphasis on Tennessee. Audit reports, legislative action on entities reviewed, agency adoption of audit alternatives, and public administrators' opinions of the audit function are examined to assess the impact of the legislation. The results indicate, that even though audit reports are perceived as useful and accurate in Tennessee, they are minimally utilized by agency administrators and state legislators to alter the operations of state entities.

Recommended Citation

Lomax, Talia R., "An analysis of sunset legislation in Tennessee. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 1988.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/13263