UW System Audit: Program Reserves Top $1.3 Billion

By Ola Lisowski - August 7, 2020

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A budget audit by the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau found $1.33 billion in “slush fund” balances for the University of Wisconsin System. Read More UW System Audit: Program Reserves Top $1.3 Billion

MacIver News Minute: UW Foundations Have A Big Transparency Problem

By Chris Rochester - April 24, 2018

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A recent Legislative Audit Bureau investigation of the financial relationships between UW campuses and their affiliated, but private, foundations raised plenty of concerns for taxpayers. But an even greater concern is the lack of transparency and accountability the auditors found. It’s more evidence that it’s high time for an independent, external audit of the UW System and all affiliated entities. Read More MacIver News Minute: UW Foundations Have A Big Transparency Problem

UW-Oshkosh Scandal Proves More Oversight Needed

By Brett Healy - January 19, 2017

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Press Release – Recently revealed allegations of the misuse of public funds by the former chancellor and vice chancellor at UW-Oshkosh should have taxpayers and legislators outraged – and demanding a long-overdue independent audit of the entire UW System. Read More UW-Oshkosh Scandal Proves More Oversight Needed