2026年的一项审计显示,犹他州立大学在前总统伊丽莎白·坎特威尔的领导下存在重大财务不当行为,包括30万美元的翻新和不当的合同,促使新总统布拉德·莫森的改革. A 2026 audit revealed major financial misconduct at Utah State University under former president Elizabeth Cantwell, including a $300K renovation and improper contracts, prompting reforms under new president Brad Mortensen.

2026年1月30日公布的国家审计发现,在前总统伊丽莎白·坎特韦尔领导下的犹他州立大学,财务行为普遍不端,包括总统办公室翻修从10 000美元猛增至近300 000美元,差旅费过多,未经竞标授予合同不当。 A state audit released January 30, 2026, found widespread financial misconduct at Utah State University under former President Elizabeth Cantwell, including a presidential office renovation that soared from $10,000 to nearly $300,000, excessive travel expenses, and improper contract awards without competitive bidding. 报告列举了一再违反国家法律、监督不力和偏袒文化的情况,数百万人获得的合同未经适当审查。 The report cited repeated violations of state law, weak oversight, and a culture of favoritism, with millions in contracts awarded without proper review. 这所大学仍拖欠全部翻修费用,国家资金仍然被扣留。 The university still owes the full renovation cost, and state funding remains withheld. 新总统布拉德·莫尔滕森(Brad Mortensen)任职不到三个月,接受了所有26项审计建议,并承诺进行改革,恢复问责制,注重学生服务。 New President Brad Mortensen, in office less than three months, has accepted all 26 audit recommendations and pledged reforms to restore accountability and focus on student service.