'Patterns of Financial Noncompliance' Found by Utah State University Leadership, Audit Finds

Audit shows high-spending USU leadership skipped law-mandated processes

Utah State University's Old Main is pictured on Oct. 8, 2024. (Photo by Kelly Winter for Utah News Dispatch)Former leaders of Utah State University spent extravagantly and ignored basic procurement and internal control rules required by state law, a scathing new state audit found.  The report highlighted such expenses as new furniture for the president’s office remodel, which cost $184,433, including a $750 bidet toilet and a $430 mirror.  “The …

Former USU president likely broke Utah law with spending and contract awards, state audit says

The blistering 104-page report points to “severe noncompliance” under Utah State University President Elizabeth “Betsy” Cantwell.

'Patterns of financial noncompliance' found by Utah State University leadership, audit finds

An audit of Utah State University found patterns of financial noncompliance by repeatedly bypassing requirements in Utah Code and university policy. In 2025, issues were reported regarding presidential spending and non-compliance with rules.The Office of the Legislative Auditor General conducted an audit and found multiple issues with leadership and accountability at Utah State University.Leadership has also provided inadequate oversight of USUs…

Legislative audit slams Utah State University for ‘weak oversight,’ financial misconduct

LOGAN — A blistering performance audit released by the Utah Office of the Legislative Auditor General states Utah State University must immediately overhaul its internal accountability structures following discoveries of financial noncompliance, misconduct and favoritism.