US EditionAlberta's Auditor General Granted Extra $1M for Health Procurement Probe
- On June 24, 2025, Alberta's auditor general Doug Wylie received close to $1 million in additional resources to further investigate claims of corruption involving private health care contracts.
- The inquiry started earlier this year following claims brought forward by the ex-leader of Alberta Health Services, the organization responsible for administering health care in the province.
- Wylie explained that the investigation's scale and intricacy necessitate hiring extra staff and covering legal expenses, and the legislative committee approved the additional funding with support from representatives of both the ruling United Conservative Party and the Opposition NDP.
- Athana Mentzelopoulos has initiated legal action against the government, alleging she was unjustly terminated due to political pressure linked to her investigation of inflated contract costs, while the province maintains that her dismissal was based on unsatisfactory job performance.
- The additional funding and ongoing probe underscore persistent issues surrounding Alberta’s private health service agreements and allegations of political meddling, which continue to face legal and political examination.
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Auditor general granted $1M more for private surgical contracts probe
Alberta's auditor general has been granted his request for nearly $1 million extra provincial funding to dig deeper into allegations around overpriced private health care contracts and possible government interference.
The Toronto Star
Alberta’s auditor general granted extra $1M for health procurement probe
EDMONTON - Alberta's auditor general has been granted his request for nearly $1 million in extra funding to dig deeper into allegations of corruption in private health care contracts.
Winnipeg Free Press
Alberta's auditor general granted extra $1M for health procurement probe
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Beyond Local: Alberta's auditor general granted extra $1M for health procurement probe
A probe into potentially corrupt private health care contracts in Alberta is gaining momentum. Members from both the United Conservative Party government and Opposition NDP who sit on the legislature committee approved the request for the additional funding into the investigation.
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