Kim Adair
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Nova Scotia auditor critical of province’s $34.5 million purchase of unfinished hotelNova Scotia’s auditor general says the province did not exercise appropriate due diligence when it bought an unfinished hotel for $34.5 million to convert into a health facility.CanadaFeb 13
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After critical report, N.S. promises to fine ambulance company for poor serviceA Nova Scotia Health Department official says the government will fine the province's ambulance service if it fails to meet performance standards for response times.HealthOct 4, 2023
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Cape Breton-based employment organization mismanaged $1 million: auditor generalThe report says the organization’s executive director, along with some management and staff, “engaged in unethical and unprofessional behaviour."CanadaJun 20, 2023
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Nova Scotia Fire Marshal’s office failing to manage fire and building safety: auditorNova Scotia's auditor general says the provincial Fire Marshal's office is putting the public at risk in failing to manage fire and building safety despite repeated warnings.CanadaMay 9, 2023
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Fraction of Nova Scotia’s Green Fund spent on climate change programs: auditorNova Scotia's auditor general says only a fraction of a government fund established to combat climate change has been spent on solving the problem.CanadaFeb 28, 2023
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Nova Scotia housing officials promise new policy to address conflicts of interestNova Scotia's Housing Department says a new policy will address issues of conflicts of interest highlighted in a recent auditor general's report.CanadaJan 25, 2023
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Nova Scotia finance minister defends spending process flagged by auditor generalNova Scotia's finance minister Allan Macmaster says he doesn't see the need for the provincial legislature to debate extra spending by provincial departments.CanadaDec 8, 2022
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Accountability lacking: Nova Scotia auditor general takes aim at blown budgetsA new report says Nova Scotia is unique among Canadian provinces when it comes to its lack of accountability for government departments that blow their budgets.CanadaDec 6, 2022
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Nova Scotia should reform immigration system to meet ambitious goals: auditorKim Adair says the Immigration Department has not completed an analysis of what types of services are needed to assist immigrants to settle in Nova Scotia.CanadaNov 8, 2022
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N.S. failing to properly monitor people serving community sentences: auditor generalThe audit concludes that the company providing Nova Scotia with electronic supervision services is not fulfilling its responsibilities.CanadaMay 17, 2022
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