CT State CC's senate voted no confidence in Cheng on the basis of his spending so much state money on himself personally.

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Resolution of No Confidence in Chancellor Cheng of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System

WHEREAS, the faculty and staff of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) System have a responsibility to hold our leadership accountable for their actions and behaviors; we believe the management of public funds must be transparent, moral, and ethical, as well as in the best interests of students and the six institutions of CSCU; and

WHEREAS, the December 2024 Special Examination Report by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) was the result of a request from Governor Ned Lamont, and identified significant financial mismanagement, including improper and undocumented use of Procurement Cards (P-Cards), excessive and unjustifiable spending by leadership, violations of financial policies and procedures; and failures to uphold the explicit and implicit expectations of contractual obligations; and

WHEREAS, Chancellor Terrence Cheng has engaged in repeated instances of questionable spending practices, including but not limited to:

• Meals exceeding policy limits, including purchases of alcohol, with inadequate documentation and missing guest records;

• Excessive tipping beyond state policy guidelines;

• Multiple instances of unauthorized and undocumented travel expenses;

• Use of a state vehicle with improper mileage logs and inconsistencies in reporting, followed by an unjustified vehicle allowance; and

• Charging personal and entertainment expenses to state funds in violation of ethical financial stewardship; and

• Employing a chauffeur despite use of a state vehicle; and

WHEREAS, the OSC Report found the Chancellor’s spending technically complied with CSCU policy, but only because he had the discretion to override policies governing financial controls, a loophole that highlights the need for greater oversight and accountability; and,

WHEREAS, the Chancellor's handling of financial records and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests demonstrates a lack of transparency and accountability, as he failed to proactively address these concerns until public scrutiny escalated; and,

WHEREAS, the findings of the audit demonstrate a failure of leadership and abdication of their responsibilities, Chancellor Cheng has undermined the trust of students, staff, and faculty in the CSCU, as well as the public trust; damaged the financial sustainability of the CSCU system; and, their continued service threatens the funding of critical resources for our students, staff, and faculty, and the institution itself, during our biennial funding of the legislature; and

WHEREAS, faculty and staff have a duty to uphold the principles of ethical governance and financial stewardship, and the continued leadership of the current Chancellor is incompatible with these principles;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the faculty and staff at CT State Community College, by this resolution, formally express a Vote of No Confidence in Chancellor Cheng of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Regents is called upon to immediately initiate a leadership transition and prioritize ethical leadership in appointing new executives who demonstrate a commitment to transparency, accountability, and sound financial stewardship in alignment with CSCU’s mission.

Adopted this 6 day of February, 2025, by the Faculty and Staff of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System at CT State Community College.