News release

Final Report on Cumberland Regional Development Authority

Ombudsman

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