Clemson audit findings released
Clemson University says an audit review affirms Clemson’s practice of not using state funds for trustee-related expenses is within state law. The trustee expenses are covered in part by the Clemson University Foundation and other university-generated revenue sources. The state Commission on Higher Education requested the Inspector General’s report to evaluate expenses for Clemson board meetings and other activities during a five-year period. According to Clemson, the trustee expenses represent one 100ths of a percent of Clemson’s average annual budget from 2012-2016. And the university foundation of support of trustee expenses represented four, 100ths of a percent during the corresponding five-year period. According to Clemson, the Inspector General found that all of the expenses were consistent within state law.