Audits

Background information and a link to the full report of audits of San Jose State University, starting with audit reports received in April 2020.


California State University: The Mandatory Fees Its Campuses Charge Receive Little Oversight Yet They Represent an Increasing Financial Burden to Students 2019-114

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

California State University: The Mandatory Fees Its Campuses Charge Receive Little Oversight Yet They Represent an Increasing Financial Burden to Students [pdf]


Athletics Donations, Scholarships and Endowments Investigative Report 19-202

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]