One city employee conducted work for private clients while on the job. Thirteen per cent of the allegations were substantiated in whole or in part, according to the report by city auditor general Beverly Romeo-Beehler, released Wednesday. “We consistently receive fraud allegations related to subsidies the city offers, vendor frauds, conflict-of-interest, health-benefit fraud, misuse of city resources and time theft,” Romeo-Beehler said. The employee potentially received incentives from the vendor, according to the report, but retired before being interviewed and before disciplinary action could be determined. The hotline was established in 2002 so that employees, councillors and members of the public could report allegations without fear of retribution.

Source: thestar February 06, 2020 10:02 UTC