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Senate advances bill tightening university governance, citing USU audit
Summary
First substitute Senate Bill 240, introduced as a response to audits at Utah State University, would clarify trustees' responsibilities, restrict presidents' authority to hire outside counsel without AG consent, and require board notification thresholds for presidential spending. The bill was amended on the floor and advanced for third reading.
SALT LAKE CITY — A Senate bill aimed at tightening governance at public universities advanced on day 34 after sponsors said it was prompted by recent audits of Utah State University.
Senator Wilson, sponsor of first substitute Senate Bill 240 on higher‑education institutional governance, told the chamber the measure responds to audits that examined presidential spending and institutional policies. "This bill is what came about that," Wilson said, explaining it clarifies the roles of boards of trustees, institutional presidents…
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