Whoever the governor names will serve out Thomas' 12-year term, which expires in 2004. Audit Finds Mismanagement in Ethics Agency Missouri Ethics Commission staff members told an Office of Administration review team that confused management and Secretary Marion N. Sinnett were part of the commission's problems. Staff members said Sinnett used state employees for personal business and favored certain legislators with special treatment. Employees also said Sinnett did not understand the laws the agency enforces, worked irregular hours, and failed to give direction to employees. Jobs are switched often, leaving some employees with too much to do and others with nothing to do.
Employees are confused about what their job is and who their supervisor is.
To remedy the problem, the commission voted on Oct. 2 to establish the position of deputy administrative secretary. Staff members also criticized the conduct of former director Anne D. Haantz. Haantz resigned Sept. 22, three days after the commission received the Office of Administration's report. When the O.J. Simpson was found not guilty on Oct.3, state employees made sure they didn't miss the announcement. Like the rest of the nation, state officials spent their lunch hour glued to the television to hear the verdict.