Nearly $800,000 in credit and purchase card charges at the University of Guam have been flagged by the Office of Public Accountability for not following procurement rules and internal policies. 

According to the OPA audit, 97% of sampled transactions, totaling $788,000, were found to be noncompliant, citing issues like missing purchase orders, improper travel authorizations, and lack of documentation or justification. 

While the audit did not find fraud or misuse, it revealed widespread weaknesses in oversight, training, and internal controls.

In response, UOG says it takes the findings seriously and has already begun corrective actions. All card activity has been suspended, policies are being consolidated, and a mandatory retraining was held on July 2 for all cardholders and staff.

UOG President Anita Borja Enriquez emphasized that the university recently received its 15th consecutive clean financial audit, confirming that public funds are being managed responsibly. 

She said the credit card audit is being used as a tool to strengthen accountability moving forward.