Audits
Background information and a link to the full report of audits of San José State University, starting with audit reports received in April 2020.
California State University (CSU) System to Assess CSU’s Handling of Sexual Harassment Complaints
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Audit published
July 2023
Who conducted audit
California State Auditor, as directed by Joint Legislative Audit Committee.
Reason for audit
To assess CSU’s handling of sexual harassment complaints against employees at the Office of the Chancellor (Chancellor’s Office), California State University, Fresno, San José State University, and Sonoma State University.
Full report
CSU Systemwide Title IX & DHR Assessment by Cozen O'Connor
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Audit published
July 2023
Who conducted audit
The Cozen O'Connor Institutional Response Group conducted interviews and campus visits, in addition to gathering feedback through surveys and a dedicated email to conduct this assessment and develop recommendations.
Reason for audit
To strengthen its systems of care and compliance, in 2022 and 2023 the CSU engaged Cozen O'Connor to conduct a systemwide assessment of its Title IX and Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation (DHR) programs.
Full report
July 17, 2023: CSU Systemwide Title IX & DHR Assessment
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act
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Audit published
June 2023
Who conducted audit
California State Auditor, as directed by Joint Legislative Audit Committee
Reason for audit
To assess California State University’s (CSU) compliance with the 1990 federal Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and its 2001 California counterpart, CalNAGPRA.
Full report
June 29, 2023 Audit: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act
California State University: The Mandatory Fees Its Campuses Charge Receive Little Oversight Yet They Represent an Increasing Financial Burden to Students 2019-114
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Audit published
May 2020
Who conducted audit
California State Auditor, as directed by Joint Legislative Audit Committee
Reason for audit
To assess California State University (CSU) campuses’ charging of campus-based student fees (mandatory fees).
Additional information
The audit focused on mandatory fees at four CSU campuses, including San José State University, as well as the role of the CSU Office of the Chancellor in overseeing those fees.
Full report
Athletics Donations, Scholarships and Endowments Investigative Report 19-202
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Audit published
April 2020
Who conducted audit
California State University (CSU) Audit and Advisory Services
Reason for audit
To review donations made to the Spartan Foundation, a former 501(c)(3) organization that raised money to support SJSU Athletics.
Additional information
The audit addressed concerns raised regarding the alleged mishandling of donor funds from the Spartan Foundation from 2013 to 2016.
Full report
Athletics Donations, Scholarships and Endowments Investigative Report 19-202 [pdf]
