LBB: 6 Recommendations to the Brazos River Authority

LBB recommendations in the Management and Performance Review of  the Brazos River Authority:

  • Recommendations to enhance planning and oversight functions of the agency include: 

    • BRA should merge the strategic plan and long-range financial plan to ensure coordination and provide clarity on long-term direction.

    • BRA should ensure that the role, function, and reporting structure of the internal auditor are consistent with statutory requirements and audit standards, and that planned work is completed. 

  • Recommendations to assist in increasing the efficient use of BRA waters include:
    • Increase alignment of the water conservation plan with the state’s Best Management Practices for Wholesale Water Providers.
    • Include conservation goals in water sales contracts and evaluate implementation of an additional water rate surcharge for entities not in compliance with BRA conservation goals. 

  • Recommendations to assist in enhancing stakeholder communication include: 

    • BRA should designate a department to maintain a centralized database for public information requests and complaints and for resolution efforts by BRA and the board. Regional customer service representatives should include the Government and Customer Relations department in communications with basin managers relating to public inquiries and complaints.
    • BRA should increase public awareness for quarterly board meetings by including this information in BRA newsletters, streaming board meetings on the BRA website, and making presentation materials available on the website. BRA should continue to increase its website’s effectiveness. 

    LBB Report

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