UC Davis cut its championship-winning women’s equestrian team—but now the university’s own audit has revealed serious problems with the financial process surrounding that decision.Did the UC Davis audit clear the university? The short answer is that the audit found no evidence that officials intentionally manipulated the internal budget. However, it also found inadequate NCAA financial-reporting procedures, insufficient documentation and validation, problems with fundraising oversight, and an outside consultant that relied on financial data not designed for campus-specific budget decisions.UC Davis Athletics transitioned its Division I equestrian program to club status on July 1, 2026. The decision affected approximately 35 female student-athletes, despite the team winning three conference championships and completing an undefeated final conference season.In this video, we examine:What the UC Davis audit actually foundWhy NCAA records listed approximately $1.9 million in equestrian expensesHow $690,000 in donated horses and other in-kind support affected the reportingWhy UC Davis’ internal budget estimated approximately $1.1 million insteadProblems identified in the NCAA financial-reporting processWhy Collegiate Consulting used data inappropriate for campus budgetingUnanswered questions involving fundraising and Title IXWhy supporters are still fighting to reinstate UC Davis equestrianThe audit did not find evidence of deliberate financial manipulation, but it warned that inadequate documentation, validation, and supervisory oversight increased the risk of incomplete or inaccurate NCAA reporting. UC Davis Athletics has now been directed to strengthen these procedures.Do these findings clear UC Davis, or do they make the decision to cut its equestrian team even more questionable? Share your opinion respectfully in the comments.Chapters