Bunting also frequently uses a state-issued American Express card, which means his purchases can't be scrutinized until they've already been made, VMI Business Executive John Rowe said. VMI Controller Bob Gilbert said he and Rowe already have proposed new regulations that specify what kind of giving is appropriate. Kucharski recommends UVa's model, which uses the same purchasing procedures for both taxpayer money and university money donated by alumni and others. Even individual flower purchases are reviewed by business officials before they are made, said Sandridge, the UVa financial officer. VMI's business officials say Bunting has not done.
Nobody wants to take the president on.
Dedmon reimbursed the university. Now, the business affairs committee of Radford's Board of Visitors reviews all of Covington's purchases every three months, according to Radford's internal auditor, Bill Shorter. If I were in their shoes, I'd do the same thing.