The state audit examining executive compensation within the California State University recommended six steps for trustees:
Create a centralized catalog of all employees’ salaries and benefits.
Consider benefits and perquisites in addition to salaries when comparing employees’ compensation to university systems in other states.
Require that “transition programs” for departing executives include specific duties and reporting requirements to ensure that the employees provide an actual service to the university.
Set stiffer requirements for administrators’ paid leaves of absence, including time restrictions and safeguards if an employee fails to return after a leave.
Limit reimbursements and improve oversight of relocation expenses. The university should not pay employees’ higher taxes resulting from the reimbursement.
Require employees to disclose jobs outside the university and to get permission to ensure there is no conflict of interest.
