‘Past My Comfort Zone’: Halifax Auditor General Refers Mayor’s Office Spending to Police

‘Past my comfort zone’: Halifax auditor general refers mayor’s office spending to police

The spending watchdog for the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) has referred some spending issues from the mayor’s office to police.

Police investigating mayoral expenses flagged by auditor general

The municipal auditor general has asked police to investigate several expenses filed by Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore. Andrew Atherton says four transactions filed by the mayor’s office did not follow municipal policies. The transactions included $14,000 for an external speechwriter and $90,000 for a reorganization of the mayor’s office —neither of which were subjected to […]

‘Financial irregularities’ in Halifax mayor’s office found in audit, RCMP investigating - Halifax

RCMP confirm they're investigating reports of 'financial irregularities' following an audit of expenses from Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore's office.

Halifax auditor general asks police to investigate mayor's expenses

The auditor general found four transactions from the mayor's office were non-compliant with city policy and has referred the matter to the RCMP.

Audit on Halifax mayor’s office spending prompts RCMP investigation

HALIFAX — Halifax’s auditor general says RCMP are investigating expenses filed by Mayor Andy Filmore’s office after an audit showed four transactions worth a total of $111,000 did not comply with municipal policies. Andrew Atherton told council’s finance committee Monday that he started the audit after concerns were raised by senior municipal managers earlier this year. The largest expense was filed last year after the mayor’s offence hired a hu…

Halifax auditor general sent audit of Andy Fillmore's office expenses to RCMP

"It's not entirely clear that people are concerned with trust with the mayor's office," Fillmore told reporters after Monday's audit presentation.