The UCP government's controversial energy war room has been scolded by Alberta's auditor general for financial oversight issues, including the awarding of $1.3 million in sole-sourced contracts without adequate justification or documentation. The Canadian Energy Centre (CEC), a provincial corporation, is among several government agencies scrutinized in an annual report released Thursday by Auditor General Doug Wylie. In his annual report released Thursday, Doug Wylie called on the Canadian Energy Centre to improve its financial oversight and contracting protocols. The Canadian Energy Centre has improved its contract management process policies and aligned it with government "best practice," the province said. "The Board of Directors of the Canadian Energy Centre are committed to ensuring that fiscal reporting is comprehensive and transparent," reads the statement.

Source: CBC News November 05, 2020 22:10 UTC