NL receives Auditor General report regarding Memorial

The Office of the Auditor General’s audit report of Memorial University has been delivered to the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. Memorial issued a statement prior to receiving the report indicating that it is committed to responding to the report’s recommendations and noting that both transparency and autonomy are important for all universities. Sources report that NL Progressive Conservative opposition leader Tony Wakeham called for the province to immediately release the audit report to the public to promote accountability. NL released the Audit Report on Memorial University yesterday: In the report, the auditor general identified issues with the university’s administrative structures, policy and processes, and oversight and issued eight recommendations for improved efficiency.