The University of Wisconsin System employed 40 felons as of late last year, including 25 who were convicted before they were hired, according to a state audit released today.
The Legislative Audit Bureau found the vast majority of the felons were employed by the UW-Madison campus.
A state lawmaker said she found the audit “extremely distressing” and called for a public hearing. UW President Kevin Reilly said the Board of Regents is already working on the problem.