[courtesy of California Progress Report]

Recent legislation among the reforms needed at the university

By Leland Yee, Ph.D.
Assistant President pro Tem
California State Senate

On Tuesday, the California State Auditor released a critical report of the California State University’s (CSU) executive compensation policies, further confirming what lawmakers, students, and faculty members have been publicizing for months.

Among the highlights, the audit revealed that the university failed to adequately monitor adherence to its compensation policies and that the CSU used questionable methodology to justify increasing top executives’ pay. In addition, the state audit found that high level managers received significant compensation after they were no longer providing services to the university.