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Dear faculty and staff,

You may have seen media reports regarding an investigation involving purchasing card expenses in ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ.

The investigation relates to the purchasing card expenses and reporting procedures finding included in the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ’s fiscal year 2025 audit report, which I shared with you last month.

The concerns were identified through our established monitoring and review processes and referred through the appropriate internal channels for investigation. Following an internal investigation and reviews by the UL System and the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Legislative Auditor, the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ notified the Lafayette Parish District Attorney's Office in April 2026, as required by law. We are continuing to cooperate with the appropriate authorities. 

In addition, we have adopted and implemented policies and safeguards related to expense review, employee training and reporting procedures to strengthen our commitment to accountability.

Because this is an active investigation, it would not be appropriate to comment further.  Even so, situations like this reinforce the importance of strong oversight and accountability. We will continue strengthening our processes, reinforcing a culture of transparency and taking appropriate action whenever concerns are identified.

Thank you for your continued commitment to our ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ.

Sincerely,

Dr. Ramesh Kolluru
President