Published on March 26, 2026
The Kemper CPA Group, LLP of Marion, has delivered a clean financial audit report to the Board of Trustees of John A. Logan College, affirming the institution’s strong financial management and accountability.
The independent audit reported no negative findings related to the management of the College’s funds or of its administration of large federal grant programs. This confirms that the college has effectively accounted for and utilized funds entrusted to it by federal, state, and local governmental bodies.
The audit, which evaluates financial statements and internal controls, determined that John A. Logan College maintains strong financial reporting practices and compliance procedures. The findings verify that the college’s management of public funds is both accurate and responsible.
Finance Committee Chair and Trustee Dr. Glenn Poshard praised the results, calling the report one of the strongest in his tenure.
“In my time on the Board of Trustees, we have had outstanding audit reports, but this is by far the best report we have received,” Poshard said. “This is outstanding news for our community’s residents.”
The report also highlighted the college’s commitment to maintaining robust internal financial controls, including systems designed to ensure accuracy and reduce the risk of error.
JALC Vice President for Business Services and Chief Financial Officer Dr. Susan LaPanne credited multiple campus teams for their role in the successful audit.
“The key to this and other clean audits we’ve received is the comprehensive system of controls we have in place, from daily operations to monthly and yearly reviews,” said LaPanne. “This is not only reflective of our finances, but also of the record-keeping in business services, student affairs, financial aid, and the bursar’s office.
The John A. Logan College Board of Trustees unanimously approved the 2025 audit report during its monthly meeting on March 25.
For more information about John A. Logan College, visit www.jalc.edu.