Zhogovurd: Rector is partly to blame for negative phenomena at YSU

During a talk with the correspondent of ‘Zhoghovurd’ newspaper, Rector of Yerevan State University (YSU) Aram Simonian commented on the recent embezzlement of a large sum by senior accountants of the university. Aram Simonian said he is partly to blame for what happened.

‘Facts of embezzlement were revealed in the accounting department. I applied to the prosecutor’s office. I cannot say anything at the moment because the investigation is underway,” the rector said.

Asked who is to blame for what happened, A. Simonian replied: “It was the program’s fault. Since they were not specialized and did not have the appropriate education, they evidently resorted to manipulation by means of the program”. The rector added that he as rector is partly for blame for any negative phenomenon at the university, but it is difficult to control their actions because of the computer fault. In his words, the accountants have not been dismissed yet. “They will be dismissed when there are grounds,” the rector said.