US | Penn State Sandusky Cost Penn State Far More Than Reported Audit says school paid or set aside $92.8M for 32 claims By Arden Dier Posted Nov 26, 2015 8:27 AM CST Copied In this Oct. 29, 2015 file photo, Jerry Sandusky leaves the Centre County Courthouse after attending a hearing about his appeal in Bellefonte, Pa. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File) The Jerry Sandusky sex abuse scandal has cost Penn State far more than was previously reported—and the university could still dish out more. Though the school previously reported paying out almost $60 million to 26 victims, a financial audit for the 2015 fiscal year ending June 30 shows Penn State has paid or earmarked $92.8 million for 32 claims, reports NBC News. The school rejected the claims of six alleged victims in a 2013 settlement, and it isn't clear if these six additional cases are the same ones. "Additional claims could be paid in the future," the statement says. NBC News' read on the additional $33.2 million is that it wasn't used for payouts, with the university saying it covered "internal investigation, legal, communications, and other related costs." The report also notes a Department of Education investigation looked into possible violations of campus safety procedures, reports WJAC; the result of that investigation isn't clear, though it's possible the university could face fines. Read These Next New Fox star, 23, misses first day after car troubles. Iran's supreme leader makes first public comments since ceasefire. Her blood isn't compatible with anyone else's. Man accused of killing his daughters might be dead. Report an error