Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability
Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability

Increased Accountability and Oversight of University Centers and Institutes Is Needed

Report 10-41, May 2010

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Report Summary

Florida's public universities support 531 centers and institutes that pursue research, teaching, and public service goals. Consistent with recommendations in our 2007 report, the Board of Governors has taken steps to strengthen accountability for these units. The board has directed university boards of trustees to create policies for the implementation, operation, review, and disbanding of institutes and centers. However, additional action is needed to ensure that evaluations of individual centers and institutes assess whether they are meeting their intended purpose, to improve the financial oversight of centers and institutes, and to resolve the status of the Leadership Board for Applied Research and Public Service.

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Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
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