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

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

July 18, 2023: California State University (CSU) system to assess CSU’s handling of sexual harassment complaints


CSU Systemwide Title IX & DHR Assessment by Cozen O'Connor

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

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

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]