Three months after the expulsions at its June conference in New Orleans, the internal investigation into the removal of five attendees is not closed. On Sept. 1 the American Diabetes Association published top-line findings from a panel reviewing the incident, but its audit and governance committee (AGC) has said the work is incomplete.
The AGC informed the Association’s board that the initial summary did not reflect the full scope of the committee’s inquiry, including interviews and other evidence gathered after the preliminary report was prepared. In a statement the committee indicated additional findings will be shared with the board and that those new conclusions could amend earlier information and prompt further action by trustees.
The expulsions, which occurred during the June 5 meeting in New Orleans, prompted internal scrutiny over how the organization handled the situation and how it has reported on the review. While the publicly released summary provided an early account of the AGC’s work, the committee’s message underlines that a more complete set of findings is forthcoming. The ongoing review remains confidential, and the board has been told to expect supplemental material that may clarify or correct elements of the initial disclosure.
For stakeholders and members, the development signals that the governance process within the American Diabetes Association is still evolving and that the board may face decisions once the AGC delivers its full report. Observers seeking updates will need to await any formal communications from the association or further disclosures from the board, as the organization continues its internal assessment and considers next steps based on the committee’s expanded findings.
