Audit of State Agencies and UW-System Regarding DEI Practices Will Proceed

Thursday, May 9th, 2024 -- 11:00 AM

(Bob Hague, WRN) An audit of diversity, equity and inclusion practices at state agencies and the UW System will proceed.

According to Bob Hague with the Wisconsin Radio Network, UW System President Jay Rothman on Tuesday told the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee that he’s not clear on what exactly will be audited, and that the UW’s primary mission is centered on student success.

Rotham said the system “will be transparent about it and if the audit can help make us better God bless it.” Assembly Speaker Robin Vos had promised the audits to help root out DEI programs in state agencies after reaching an agreement with UW to redefine DEI positions.

Tuesday’s 6-4 committee vote to approve the audits was along partisan lines, with Democrats opposed.

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