DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The campaigns of those who seek to be the next rector of the state university (UASD) focus on delivering more wages and benefits for professors and staff. Meanwhile, wasteful spending seems to be normal at the university that is sponsored by taxpayers and where a minority pays tuition.

7 Dias reports that the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD) appears to be in a period of financial prosperity, as it has been allocating RD$25 million for events and meetings. This expenditure comes despite the university not yet publishing its Annual Operational Plan (AOP) for 2025.

7 Dias reports that among the contracted services, “audiovisuals” stands out with a budget of RD$10 million. The university has also allocated RD$6 million for event setup, RD$4 million for rentals, and RD$5 million for printing services.

The state university launched the bidding process...