GAINESVILLE, FL- The University of Florida’s then-president and former Nebraska U.S. Senator, Ben Sasse, dished out over $1.3 million on private catering for lavish dinners, football tailgates, and social functions, a figure roughly double the amount spent by his predecessor. This included a holiday party featuring a $38,610 sushi bar.

The university enforces rules requiring only the use of approved caterers that meet requirements for liability, health inspections, and business insurance. It also enforces rules against using state funds to buy alcohol and against using other UF funds unless alcohol is purchased from and served by an approved caterer or restaurant.

Amid questions over his office’s spending on staff and consulting contracts, Sasse wrote on social media on Aug. 16 that “it’s not true” there was any inappropriate spending.

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