As the state inches closer to a special session to resolve 2015 business, the Mower County board didn’t hide its displeasure over the legislature’s work — or lack of work — this session.

County officials were critical of the Legislature’s accomplishments this session during Tuesday’s county board meeting, and they criticized the state for getting few things done, especially when it comes to transportation funding.

That sentiment was shared and echoed by commissioners from neighboring counties at an Association of Minnesota Counties District 9 meeting at the Freeborn County Historical Society in Albert Lea on Monday, according to Commissioner Tim Gabrielson.

He updated the rest of the board Tuesday, noting that most were unhappy by the lack of action on transportation funding, which was dubbed one of the top issues at the session’s start.

“We got roads that are so bad out there that you hate to drive on,” Gabrielson said.

Commissioner Jerry Reinartz also voiced his displeasure over the standoff between Republicans and Democrats over the $2 billion surplus and new taxes, and he said there’s no excuse for needing a special session when the state has a surplus.

“They did not get the job done,” he said.

County Coordinator Craig Oscarson voiced concerns about talk the governor may oppose and veto a proposal to allow counties to bypass State Auditor Rebecca Otto in favor of private-sector audits.

Oscarson said private audits have been more timely, cheaper and better for the county.

Gabrielson also said he was unhappy the state wasn’t able to secure a tax bill or any ways to help farmers, who have in recent years shouldered a significant portion of the property tax burden.

“They have to work things out one way or the other,” Gabrielson said.