Finding 12: KSU Failed to Apply a 5% Salary Reduction to Executive Salaries Despite a Signed Resolution.
Recommendations:
KSU determine the authority of President's Council/Cabinet.
Response: KSU has implemented this recommendation.
In addition, the KSU HR Director should provide confirmation of action taken at meetings of the Board of Regents, standing committees, and the President's Council, whenever resolutions or motions are passed that will affect payroll and benefits provided to any or all staff.
Response: KSU has implemented this recommendation.
The Board of Regents keep track of resolutions passed and request a status update to ensure passed resolutions are implemented.
Response: KSU has not implemented this recommendation. Unsigned resolutions are located within archived Board Books, which can be viewed on the Board of Regents' webpage. However, signed resolutions are not available online. The University intends to add a resolution bank to its Board of Regents' webpage. The bank will contain approved and signed resolutions.
Finding 13: Insufficient Communication and Relationship Between KSU and Its Foundation Has Led to Ineffective Oversight of Public Funds.
KSU follow its own MOU and establish more consistent and clear communication with the Foundation. This should include not only the President's office, but KSU's Accounting and Institutional Advancement offices, as appropriate, to promote integrity, accountability, and transparency in this process.
Response: KSU has implemented this recommendation.
KSU establish written policies and procedures to provide guidance for how requests for support from the Foundation are to be made and approved.
Response: KSU has implemented this recommendation.
KSU establish written policies and procedures to provide guidance for how University funds sent to the Foundation are to be processed and approved.
Response: KSU has implemented this recommendation.