ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) The University of New Mexico is instituting new controls and oversight of athletics department finances as it continues a review that has found "inconsistencies" in contracts for basketball arena suites, the university said Monday.

A top university administrator, Chris Vallegos, will head efforts to evaluate and improve the department's financial management while working with the recently appointed acting athletic director, interim President Chaouki Abdallah said in a statement.

Janice Ruggiero was appointed acting athletic director last month following the departure of Paul Krebs, who retired effective June 30.