Prairie View A&M University
An Audit Report on Management Controls at Prairie View A&M University
January 1998
Report Number 98-012
Overall Conclusion
Several opportunities exist for Prairie View A&M University's (University) management to improve aspects of policy development and implementation; the management of personnel, revenues, and expenditures; and the accuracy and usefulness of data and performance information.
Key Facts and Findings
Some University activities associated with developing and implementing University policy are insufficient. Several key University policies and procedures are not complete.
Some personnel practices, such as not maintaining complete central files, do not comply with University policies and state regulations. Additionally, management's use of long-term interim management positions may not result in the best University personnel selection decisions or promote operational effectiveness.
Some practices regarding the management of financial resources do not ensure the University is receiving the optimum dollars available and the best value for its expenditures. Tuition installment payment plan agreements do not require student signatures.
The management of information at Prairie View A&M University does not ensure that some key data needed to evaluate operations and activities is reliable. University management identified extensive corrections needed to student data officially reported for formula funding consideration.
While the assessment of academic performance is strong, management's system for the evaluation of non-academic performance information is not sufficient to determine if operations are effective or efficient in achieving established goals and objectives.
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