News release

ABCs to Follow Prudent Expense Policies

Treasury Board (Sept. 2009 - June 2013)

Nova Scotia agencies, boards and commissions will have to follow travel and expense policies that are in line with the province's.

Treasury Board will issue a directive in light of the auditor general's report that outlined weaknesses in controls for expenses and travel claims in several agencies, boards and commissions.

"Nova Scotians expect proper controls and transparency around the way that public funds are used," said Deputy Premier and Treasury Board chair Frank Corbett. "We will look at ABCs, as we look to all government departments, to play a more active role in finding efficiencies and reducing government spending."

The eight agencies, boards and commissions named in the auditor general's spring report have accepted all of his recommendations and agreed to implement them. This directive will ensure all ABCs follow provincial policy, or develop comparable policies that control costs and demonstrate prudent business conduct.

Treasury Board will begin working with the groups on the directive in the coming weeks.


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Nova Scotia agencies, boards and commissions will have to

follow travel and expense policies that are in line with the

province's.

Treasury Board will issue a directive in light of the

auditor general's report that outlined weaknesses in controls for

expenses and travel claims in several agencies, boards and

commissions.

Treasury Board chair Frank Corbett says the province will

look for ABCs to play a more active role in finding efficiencies

and reducing government spending.

The eight agencies, boards and commissions named in the

auditor general's spring report have accepted all of his

recommendations and agreed to implement them.