Final Report on Cumberland Regional Development Authority

Ombudsman

August 7, 2012 11:10 AM

Ombudsman Dwight Bishop released his report today, Aug. 7, into an investigation which examined the operation, accountability and project funding of the Cumberland Regional Development Authority.

The investigation also examined the oversight role of the Department of Economic and Rural Development and Tourism.

In the report, Mr. Bishop makes seven recommendations including an independent forensic audit of the Cumberland Regional Development Authority.

The report is available at http://www.gov.ns.ca/ombu



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     Ombudsman Dwight Bishop released his report today (August

7th) into an investigation which examined the operation,

accountability and project funding of the Cumberland Regional

Development Authority.

     The investigation also examined the oversight role of the

Department of Economic and Rural Development and Tourism.

     Mr. Bishop makes seven recommendations, including an

independent forensic audit of the Cumberland Regional Development

Authority.

     The report is available on the Ombudsman's website.

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