(1) The president/CEO created a conflict of interest with his involvement in the Parton Entertainment Project. (2) Bonuses have been paid to partnership employees, department of commerce employees, and contractors without documented criteria. (3) Contractors were chosen under a poorly formulated selection process. (4) The organization agreed to potentially harmful contract terms. (5) Contractors received payments without providing supporting documentation. (6) The partnership is reporting financial information incorrectly. (7) Internal controls are weak in some areas. (8) Clarification of the commission's legal structure was not obtained. (9) The commission and partnership boards of directors have not provided adequate oversight.

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