ABCs to Follow Prudent Expense Policies
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.