University releases investigation report on circumstances surrounding Carter resignation
Ohio State News • • nation
Key Points:
- The Ohio State University released an investigation report into former-President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr.'s resignation, finding that he misused his position to seek resources for a personal associate, but university systems prevented these efforts from succeeding.
- The investigation was conducted by the Office of University Compliance and Integrity and the Department of Internal Audit, reporting to the Board of Trustees’ Legal, Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee.
- No further personnel actions are recommended beyond Carter’s resignation and the earlier resignation of Senior Vice President Chris Kabourek; the university will continue cooperating with state and federal inquiries.
- Recommendations from the report include maintaining independent review processes for presidential expenditures, reviewing leadership assistance practices, and enhancing ethics and insider threat training for senior leaders.
- University officials emphasized the strength of internal controls and the importance of adherence to values and culture to prevent similar issues in the future.
