NORMAL, Ala. (WHNT) — A state audit of Alabama A&M from 2019-2022 showed the university had several areas of non-compliance.
In the most recent audit of Alabama A&M University, filed in 2023, it says there were roughly seven areas of non-compliance, one of which resulted in the University violating state property laws.
Below is the full list of non-compliance areas, per the Alabama Department of Examiners of Public Accounts.
- 2022-001: The Athletic Department did not ensure accountability was established and maintained for all athletic tickets printed or sold.
- 2022-002: The University did not reconcile bank accounts in a timely manner or obtain proper approval of the reconciliations performed.
- 2022-003: The University failed to reconcile student accounts receivable and accounts payable subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger during the examination period.
- 2022-004: The University failed to ensure journal entries were properly documented, reviewed, and approved.
- 2022-005: The Winfred Thomas Agricultural Research Station circumvented the University’s purchasing process.
- 2022-006: The University failed to enter an employee’s salary correctly in the administrative system, resulting in an overpayment to the employee.
- 2022-007: The University did not comply with the Code of Alabama 1975, Section 35-12-76, in regard to remitting unclaimed property to the State of Alabama Treasurer’s Office.
2022-001
Based on the procedures performed and the documentation provided, the state audit determined that accountability for tickets printed and sold was not being maintained by the Athletic Department…