Should The Barnes Audit Be Made Public?

Lincoln University, which has a major role in the oversight of the Barnes Foundation, has petitioned a judge to make public an audit of the Barnes that has been depicted in the media and in a book as being very critical of the Foundation’s management. “Keeping the audit confidential does a disservice to the public because the information contained therein in numerous instances reveals diligent and persistent efforts to improve the administration of the foundation.” The Barnes is seeking to lessen Lincoln’s influence and make a move to Philadelphia.