Audit critical of Rutgers spending

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - May 16, 2008 State auditors have found more examples of poor financial oversight when it comes to the state university's travel expenses, vacation days and a trip to a bowl game.

Auditors say more than 530 employees have stockpiled over $3 million in vacation time in violation of university policy. Rutgers only allows workers to accrue a year's worth of vacation with approval from supervisors.

Rutgers also spent $11,000 on valet parking, in-room movies and room service for spouses, guests and children of athletic staff during the 2006 Texas Bowl.

Rutgers says it already has taken steps to address the issues.