MADISON, WI (WTAQ) – A recommendation that University of Wisconsin campuses increase oversight and monitoring of relationships between its campuses and affiliated organizations.
The new Legislative Audit Bureau report comes after a 2010-2014 scandal at UW-Oshkosh, regarding the transfer of $11.3-million dollars to its foundation to help cover construction projects.
The analysis says there are numerous problems with the operations of UW campuses and foundations, prior to the Board of Regents instituting a new policy in December.
Between 2007 and 2017, the audit says many UW institutions and foundations were not fully separate and independent.
UW System President Ray Cross says they’ve taken steps to increase accountability and transparency with organizations examined under the audit.
