Financial mismanagement allegations against the SFUO
The U of O will be withholding transfer payments to SFUO until the results of an audit into the situation
The University of Ottawa has told the executive committee at the Students Federation of the University of Ottawa to launch a forensic audit into allegations of financial mismanagement amongst certain individuals in the administration of the SFUO.
In a press release, the U of O says that while they are not directly involved as the SFUO is a seperate entity from the university, they're primary concern is protecting the interests of the students.
The U of O also said they will be withholding transfer payments over to the SFUO that is usually made to help pay for things like a U-Pass until the audit is completed.
The university gave it's full support to the SFUO that the matter would be resolved.