N.C. Central University’s assistant provost and associate vice-chancellor of academic affairs scammed the University out of more than $36,000 in grant funds, according to yesterday’s special review from the State Auditor.

A University news release stated that, “the Assistant Provost has been dismissed from his administrative post at the university, but currently remains a faculty member.”

Franklin B. Carver was listed on NCCU’s web directory as assistant provost and associate vice-chancellor for Academic Affairs on Feb. 12. At press time, his name had been removed.

The audit said the assistant provost authorized graduate assistant contracts and honoraria payments to individuals who didn’t perform the tasks they were paid for.

The audit found that the assistant provost directed students to cash University checks, keep small sums and kick the remainder back to him.

A total of nine payment authorizations were issued from money designated for minority health research. The assistant provost falsified signatures and information on the forms, according to the audit.

He also violated University policy by not reporting his “amorous relationship” with a student when it began in 2003, the audit said. He offered this student two graduate assistant contracts totaling more than $20,000, although she never worked at the University.

The assistant provost is also accused of charging personal expenses to a University credit card.

According to the News and Events section of NCCU’s web site, Carver was appointed assistant provost in 2005.