Montana State University-Bozeman
NCAA Athletics Certification
Self-Study 2001-2002

Fiscal Integrity

Improvement Plans: Fiscal Integrity, Operating Principle 3.1

Issues in Self-Study

Measurable Goals

Steps to Achieve Goals

Individuals/ Officers Responsible for Implementation

Specific Timetable for Completing the Work

1. Some funds for and expended on athletics have not been subject to MSU documentation, review, and oversight. See Section 3.1.1.

All funds raised and expended by the various "booster" organizations will be subject to MSU documentation, review, and oversight.

Include booster organizations in financial compliance audits.

Director of Intercollegiate Athletics

Plan is currently being implemented and should be fully effective FY03.

2. Some expenditures by "booster" organizations have not received prior approval from MSU.

Booster organizations will be able to document prior MSU approval of expenditures.

Require prior MSU approval of booster expenditures.

Director of Intercollegiate Athletics

Plan is currently being implemented and should be fully effective FY03.