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Audit reveals shortcomings in USF CAMLS By Abby Rinaldi
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In an audit of the USF Health Professions Conferencing Corporation (HPCC) released Thursday, University Audit and Compliance (UAC) concluded that HPCC did not have a sufficient system of internal controls, identifying three high priority and 14 medium priority risks. HPCC is a Florida non-profit established in 2005 to sup-
port the USF Health Office of Continuing Professional Development. HPCC is also in charge of operations for the Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS), a 90,000 squarefoot, multi-purpose facility for professional health training. All three of the high priority risks mentioned in the audit were resolved. These included inadequate controls over procurement and credit card use to prevent fraudulent expenditures, as well as inadequate
controls in place to prevent fraudulent travel and expense reimbursements from being made. Of the 14 medium priority risks pointed out in the audit, only three were resolved. The resolved issues included the advance approval process for airline tickets and gift cards given to employees not reported to USF for the Medical Services Support Corporation for inclusion in employees’ taxable income. Additionally, the issue of payroll approval
without verifying data entered into the certification system being accurate was resolved. Some of the unresolved issues were the inadequate securing of credit card information, inadequate monitoring of corporate reward programs to ensure effective utilization, policies and procedures that were out-of-date and not adhered to and contractual agreements not properly supported by legally binding agreements.
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S PORTS USF baseball edges Liberty for opening series win. BACK
A University Audit and Compliance audit of USF Health Professions Conferencing Corporation (HPCC) showed multiple issues in HPCC’s inner workings, including possible risks of fraud. SPECIAL TO THE ORACLE
Melting Greenland causes changing climate By Miki Shine C O - N E W S
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Climate change has been a hot topic for presidential hopefuls this election season, with Florida Sen. Marco Rubio voicing skepticism of the science behind climate change being related to increased carbon emissions. Most recently, Pope Francis’ chief adviser said that Florida politicians have a duty to address the perils of climate change. A change to Greenland — which may be caused by a changing climate, although researchers say it’s hard to tell whether the change is natural or caused by humans — caught the attention of researchers. USF researchers worked with
colleagues in Canada and the Netherlands to study the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), an ocean current that circulates through a large part of the north Atlantic including around Greenland. They discovered a change in the current. “We’ve been interested in melting Greenland for some time,” Tim Dixon, USF professor of geosciences, said. “Greenland was loosing mass so quickly that the land was actually rising and you could measure that with high precision GPS. From that we learned that not only was Greenland’s ice melting, but that every year it was accelerating.” After this discovery, Dixon talked to some of his oceanography colleagues who said there’s been some concern that Greenland’s
rapid melting rate would change the AMOC. Since freshwater is lighter than salt water, too much would disrupt what’s called the thermohaline circulation, which lets cooled water sink. “If you put a bunch of freshwater in the north Atlantic, you interrupt that cycle,” Dixon said. “It’s been possible that this might happen sometime in the future, but what our data is hinting at is that interrupting the thermohaline circulation might actually be happening now ... it would be an aspect of global warming that would be happening much faster than we thought.” The freshwater flux from Greenland is composed of ice and tundra runoff. Up to 70 percent of the runoff ends up in the Labrador Sea, which the researchers said
can lead to a decrease in the density of the water which would slow AMOC’s movement. However, potential changes to Florida’s climate extend past this phenomenon to one that might be related. Dixon said it might be connected to a breakdown of the Gulf Stream causing sliding in Miami and Fort Lauderdale. “Indirectly, we do depend on the existing pattern of ocean circulation that determines, in part, the sea level,” Dixon said. “For example, if the Gulf Stream weakens, some parts of the Eastern Sea Board might experience higher sea level ... There is an increase in sliding in Miami and Fort Lauderdale; we’re not really sure what’s causing it, but a breakdown in the Gulf Stream is one possible cause.”
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According to the document, these risks must be resolved within 60 days. “The primary objectives of our audit were to provide management with an objective assessment of whether systems and controls, if functioning as described and consistently applied, were adequate to ensure proper accountability and reporting of financial activities and to prevent and detect fraud and to assist management in identifying and implementing improvements where weaknesses are identified,” the UAC wrote in the audit. The audit stretched the period from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 and covered administrative and financial controls. The UAC also provided an assessment of fraud risk
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in addition to its evaluation. In the audit, the UAC wrote, “while our audit did not identify any fraudulent activities, material unmitigated fraud risks were identified in the areas of procurement, including expenditures incurred using the corporate credit cards and travel and expense costs.” The UAC’s auditing services are not ongoing, as HPCC has its own Finance and Audit Committee, which experienced some repeat findings in its own evaluations. “On November 21, 2014, the internal auditor presented the results of the calendar year 2014 projects to the HPCC Finance and Audit Committee which included 16 recommendations to improve internal controls, 13 of which were repeat findings,” the audit stated. “As of June 30, 2015, 14 of these recommendations had not been implemented.”
An article on Thursday about a grievance filed against two Student Government presidential candidates, alleging that money was offered in exchange for future political favors, contained unsubstantiated information on the origins of the alleged offer of payment. The story has been updated online.
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Starbucks vs. Dunkin’ Donuts: which is better?
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Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts have long been competitors. Dunkin’ Donuts, the Massachusetts-based coffee shop, first opened in Quincy, Massachusetts in 1950. Its popularity quickly grew in the Northeast and throughout the country. Over 20 years later, Starbucks opened its doors in Seattle and the two coffee giants began a competition for business that still lasts to this day. Since its inception in 1950, Dunkin’ Donuts has provided food of various kinds made inhouse. As its name suggests, the company’s primary focus has always been donuts. However, the question remains: which is better?
For all those coffee lovers who can’t do without a $5 latte every morning, Starbucks is the place to be. With or without the secret menu, patrons of Starbucks are sure to find a trove of uniquely flavored beverages of various temperatures. Meanwhile, at Dunkin’ Donuts, such a variety isn’t as widely advertised. The crafty coffee connoisseur can come up with creative combinations with the menu offerings and various flavored syrups, but the apparent variety is less. Foods Starbucks produces its own food items. Kids who otherwise have no interest in Starbucks’ fare could be consoled with a black and white cookie or a
slice of marble loaf. For a time, the Seattle-based coffee chain outsourced its food production to a California cafè chain, La Boulange. Since June 2015, Starbucks has gone back to providing its own food. Coffee The largest argument to spring from the parties is the quality of the respective establishments’ coffee. Starbucks is well known for its variety and specialty beverages, while many rely on Dunkin’ Donuts for a straightforward cup o’ joe. However, a Huffington Post article found the question is not “which cup is better?” Instead, the question involves location. Each company flourishes in its home region, though Dunkin’ Donuts has a much stronger hold over the northeast than
Starbucks over the west. Franchise combinations The closest Starbucks has gotten to a franchise combination was La Boulange in 2015. However, that pairing was short-lived, and the coffee giant has begun to produce its own snacks once again. Dunkin’ Donuts, on the other hand, has had a long history as a partner with BaskinRobbins, the ice cream brand. The combination has helped save the ice cream shop, which is also a part of the Dunkin’ Brands company. Florida Surprise, surprise — Florida is a territo-
ry of Dunkin’ Donuts. While Starbucks has colonized USF’s campus, its competitor is not far behind. A branch on Fowler supplies students with their Dunkin’ cravings. Ultimately, the two are pretty evenly matched, but each has its perks. So next time you get a hankering for caffeine, just keep in mind what you’re looking for and decide, accordingly.
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a deep run in this year’s NCAA tournament. Men’s golf seizes control in Gainesville After sitting a single stroke back from the hosting Florida Gators at The Gator Invitational, USF men’s golf controlled the final round to seal the win and defend its title. This marks the second-straight year USF has won the event and the individual crown, with senior Rigel Fernandes (13-under-par) edging Florida’s Sam Horsfield by four shots. Fernandes set a program record in the win, with a tournament low 63 in his second round. “He flat out golfed his ball,” coach Steven Bradley said of Fernandes, who didn’t card a bogey in his final 36 holes. “He’s such an awesome young man and great teammate. He did a great job of staying in the present and playing one shot at a time.” Senior Aksel Olsen also finished inside the top 10, shooting 5-underpar at the par-70 Mark Bostic Golf Course in Gainesville. Fellow senior Chase Koepka and sopho-
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more Claudio Correa finished tied for 26th, with sophomore Cristian DiMarco claiming 19th place. Softball stuggles in Michele Smith Invitational It was another stacked field for USF softball in the Michele Smith Pediatric Cancer Invitational in Clearwater. The Bulls (2-7) went 1-3 losing to No. 3 Auburn (10-1) 6-0 on Friday and Oklahoma State (4-6) and No. 12 Tennessee (8-3) by a combined score of 18-7 on Saturday. USF had its chance in the bottom of the 7th inning against Tennessee down 6-4 at the Eddie C. Moore softball complex. Sophomores Lauren Evans and Mia Fung advanced into scoring position off pitching errors, putting the winning run at the plate. Sophomore Kenya Yancy forced a 2-2 count, but struck out swinging, ending the Bulls’ chance at a comeback win. USF’s lone win came in an 11-2 rout of Fordham (2-8) in five innings on Friday. USF has struggled with top-tier teams, going 0-4 against ranked teams in its first two weekends. The Bulls are back in action against Jacksonville on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the USF Softball Stadium.
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taken seriously. “She was asking for it dressed like that,” or “well she was drinking pretty heavily that night, so was it really rape?” are common phrases we’ve grown up hearing our entire lives. Girls are scared to go out alone at night for fear of being attacked, yet they are faced with the double standard that if they are and speak out about it, no one will believe them. “Well she never said ‘no,’ so technically it wasn’t rape.” News flash: The absence of “no” does not mean yes. The moment society realizes the meaning of consent, victims will begin to see justice and hopefully attackers will realize their crimes will be taken seriously. After Friday’s verdict, celebrities and fans alike began expressing their support and love for the pop star. One major supporter was Lady Gaga, who, released a video showcasing the reality of sexual assault and encouraging victims to seek help and not be afraid to break their silence in September. After the ruling, fans announced they would no longer be purchasing any Sony products until Gottwald is fired. One boycott has already reached over 200,000 signatures from fans swearing to completely refrain from buying music or products from the company. The public opinion of rape is slowly starting to change as more and more people begin to recognize it truly is an issue. After all, advocacy is the first step in altering a mindset. On college campuses, organizations like the Center for Victim Advocacy and Violence Prevention are starting to make a difference in how students handle sexual assault. Unfortunately, the Public Religion Research Institute still found that “six of 10 respondents say colleges and universities are not doing enough to address sexual assault.” The fight for true justice for rape victims is slowly beginning to make progress. However, Friday’s verdict made it abundantly clear that true change is still miles away. Breanne Williams is a junior majoring in mass communications.
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What you said Opinion Editor Breanne Williams asked students if they think college campuses do enough to tackle sexual assault.
“They’ve made students more aware of the issue, for sure. I’m sure they could do more, but I’m not sure what.” - Chris Kuchta, a junior majoring in mechanical engineering
“I think it’s handled well. At orientation, they covered the issue well. They could have more security at night, though.” - Thaina Colon, a junior majoring in biomedical sciences “More could be done to open up discussion and make it not such a taboo subject. By increasing talk on the subject, there would be a greater understanding of what sexual assault actually is.” - Emily Slatkow, a junior majoring in communications
“As far as awareness goes, the university is responsible. They aren’t responsible, however, for prevention and prosecution.” - Anwar Khan, a sophomore majoring in chemistry
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Denny Hamlin wins Daytona 500 Denny Hamlin of Joe Gibbs Racing edged Martin Truex Jr. by a single foot in Sunday’s Daytona 500. It was the closest finish in the race’s history with a winning Hamlin margin of .01 seconds. “I don’t know where that came from, I don’t know what happened, I can’t even figure out what I did,” Hamlin said after the race. “It all just came together. But this wouldn’t be possible if it wasn’t for Toyotas sticking together all race long.” This was Gibbs Racing’s first Daytona 500 win since 1993 and the first overall for Toyota.
Men’s tennis tops No. 17 San Diego The No. 13 USF men’s tennis team capped the weekend with a 4-0 sweep of No. 17 San Diego at the USF Tennis Courts — its second win over the Toreros this season. For the second time this season, junior Sasha Gozun clinched a home match following his 7-5, 6-0 win over San Diego’s Jordan Angus. Weekend scoreboard Baseball USF 11, Liberty 10 (Fri.) Liberty 4, USF 0 (Sat.) USF 6, Liberty 5 (Sun.) Men’s basketball USF 80, Memphis 71 (Sat.) Women’s basketball USF 97, Memphis 82 (Sun.) Men’s golf (Gator Invitational) First place (Sat.-Sun.)
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No. 19 USF keeps fighting off injuries By Jacob Hoag S P O R T S
Sophomore pitcher Joe Cavallaro pitched six innings in Sunday’s win, allowing only one run. ORACLE FILE PHOTO/ADAM MATHIEU
USF baseball holds off Liberty for series win By Vinnie Portell C O R R E S P O N D E N T
If the USF baseball team proved anything in its opening series of the season against Liberty, it’s that the Bulls thrive under pressure. Both of USF’s home wins this weekend came down to the final out. Luke Maglich’s walk-off RBI single sealed the first victory Friday night, and catcher Luke Borders’ throw to prevent Liberty outfielder Andrew Yacyk from stealing second held off the Flames’ late rally in a 6-5 win Sunday afternoon. “Tough games help build the character of the team,” USF coach Mark Kingston said. “When you get later into the season and you’re playing great teams and the games are all going to be close, you’ve been in those situations. Guys know what to do, they know how to handle themselves.” After being shut out Saturday night in a 4-0 loss, the Bulls’ offense responded with six runs
on eight hits Sunday — powered by sophomore first baseman Duke Stunkel’s three-run homer in the fifth inning. “I was pleased that we showed speed and power today,” Kingston said. “That’s something we really try to recruit and develop. We stole bases today; we homered.” Sophomore pitcher Joe Cavallaro had arguably the most complete performance of a USF starter this weekend, pitching six innings and allowing one run on five hits for the win on Sunday. “I always want to keep going,” Cavallaro said. “I don’t want to ever lose the ball, but coach told me I did what I needed to do so I turned it to the bullpen and they kept us in the game. It wasn’t ideal, but they worked hard and did the best they could and they did well.” Pitchers Mark Savarese and Tommy Eveld finished off the game for USF (2-1), each allowing a two-run homer. Eveld pitched the final two innings, earning his first save of the season.
“It was great to see Tommy Eveld get his first save today,” Kingston said. “His stuff was really good. He left the one ball up for the home run, but his stuff was very good and you could tell when the game got to one run, he got even better. “You can’t teach that. A guy either has it or doesn’t and he obviously can get even better and turn it up a notch when the game gets close.” The Bulls will have an off-day Monday before trying to build on their series win when they host Florida Gulf Coast University (0-3) on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. “I thought that was a good weekend of growth for us,” Kingston said. “We had two tough-fought wins. We had the tough loss last night we had to bounce back from, but I saw a lot of guys stepping up for us and that’s what we’re going to need. “It was a really good test, probably a better test than most people would appreciate, and I’m really pleased we came out of here with a series win.”
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For a brief moment, the USF women’s basketball team looked to be back at full health and ready to see what it could accomplish with a full complement of players. But that notion didn’t last long. Despite earning a dominant 97-82 win over Memphis (16-10, 10-5) on Sunday, the No. 19 Bulls (19-7, 12-3) may have paid a high price, losing freshman sensation Kitija Laksa for the waning minutes of the game after rolling her ankle on a drive to the basket. “We’re a different team when we have everybody healthy,” coach Jose Fernandez said. The Bulls added Alisia Jenkins back to their arsenal on Feb. 6 after the senior forward missed four games with a foot injury. During Sunday’s game in front of an announced Sun Dome crowd of 2,236, USF added even more firepower with sophomore forward Laura Ferreira who has missed six games this season. Laksa sits second on the team in scoring with 13.4 points a game, shooting 42.4 percent from 3-point range. Fernandez didn’t speak to the severity of her injury. With the injury coming late, Laksa was still able to score 13 points with seniors Courtney Williams (23), Jenkins (20), Shalethia Stringfield (19) and Ferreira (19) also scoring in double figures. Jenkins also grabbed 17 rebounds in the win. With the AAC tournament only a week away, the loss of Laksa for any extended period of time could limit the Bulls’ offense, which has had the ability to approach triple digits with her on the floor. USF will need her outside shooting if it has aspirations of making
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