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Idaho State President says forensic pathology funds will be returned after review; audit requested
Summary
Idaho State University President Rob Wagner told the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee that an internal review found shortcomings in oversight of funds appropriated for an Eastern Idaho forensic pathology center, that a small portion of funds was spent on a consultant, and that remaining funds will be returned while an audit is under way.
Idaho State University President Rob Wagner told the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee on Jan. 29 that funds the Legislature earlier appropriated for an Eastern Idaho Forensic Pathology Center were handled without adequate institutional controls and that the university will return the remaining funds to the state while the Legislature’s requested audit proceeds.
Wagner said the university became aware of the issue in late 2023 and subsequently reviewed communications and agreements between the county and ISU. “There is and continues to be a tremendous need in the Eastern portion of the state for a facility like that,” Wagner told the…
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