Michael Pickup
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Auditor general raises concerns about B.C.’s bookkeeping for 16th timeThe auditor general says government documents don't disclose all the money B.C. has contractually committed to spend in the future.PoliticsNov 28, 2023
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Auditor general largely praises B.C. COVID-19 tourism supports, cites ‘minor’ shortfallsMichael Pickup says there were "minor inconsistencies" with the otherwise well designed and implemented destination development grant program.PoliticsMay 30, 2023
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Nearly half of B.C.’s ministries have been affected by fraud, mostly theft: auditorForty-five per cent of ministries are affected by at least one type of fraud, the most common being physical theft and vendor, supplier or procurement fraud.PoliticsMay 2, 2023
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B.C. auditor highlights costs of 2021 disasters, pandemic relief paymentsAuditor general Michael Pickup says the report draws attention to the spending as significant, but it doesn't identify problematic accounting in those areas.EconomyNov 23, 2022
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Auditor general says B.C. government should adjust bookkeeping methodMichael Pickup believes the Finance Ministry should change the way it reports payments from other governments and non-government sources.MoneySep 1, 2022
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Auditor general raises doubts about B.C.’s books, saying surplus was $6.5B higherAuditor general Michael Pickup's office says there were three departures from generally accepted accounting principles in the books that were released Tuesday.PoliticsAug 31, 2022
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Auditor general says B.C. Mines Ministry has improved oversight ‘with minor exceptions’Michael Pickup told a news conference Tuesday that his office found the Mines Ministry has improved its "oversight activities, with minor exceptions."PoliticsJun 21, 2022
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Four recommendations given to BC Housing to improve space for women, childrenMichael Pickup's audit found that BC Housing "effectively managed" its program to provide additional safe spaces for women and children, but with "some exceptions."PoliticsMar 15, 2022
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B.C. auditor highlights COVID-19 relief program risks, budget dispute with governmentBritish Columbia's auditor general says the audit raises concerns about the risk of fraud in several government COVID-19 relief initiatives.EconomyOct 26, 2021
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Nova Scotia price markup for local wines to be phased out over 4 yearsThe decision comes after an agreement between the governments of Canada and Australia.CanadaJul 27, 2020
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