俄克拉荷马州立大学在滥用11.5M美元国家基金后面临金融丑闻。 Oklahoma State University faces financial scandal after misuse of $11.5M in state funds.

俄克拉荷马州立大学在一项内部审计发现滥用国家资金后面临财务问题。 Oklahoma State University faced financial issues after an internal audit revealed the misuse of state funds. 审计发现,创新基金会违反国家法律,向Cowboy Technology、LLC(一个子公司)出具了500 000美元的支票,以支付顾问和游说者发票。 The audit found that the Innovation Foundation had written a $500,000 check to Cowboy Technologies, LLC, a subsidiary, to pay consultant and lobbyist invoices, violating state law. 这导致了调查以及前总统Kayse Shrum的辞职。 This led to an investigation and the resignation of former president Kayse Shrum. 审计建议退还任何转移给 Cowboy Technologies 的州资金，俄勒冈州立大学同意确保合规。 The audit recommended returning any state funds transferred to Cowboy Technologies, and OSU agreed to ensure compliance. 预计创新基金会将偿还大学至少1 150万美元的未批准支出。 The Innovation Foundation is expected to reimburse the university at least $11.5 million for unallowed expenses.