It seem the Union of BC Municipalities is warming to the idea of an Auditor General for local governments.
UBCM President and Quesnel Mayor Mary Sjostrom says there was some initial hesitation, “It was more the process. As soon as we became engaged. And you know, we were able to see some changes in the scope and the accountability of the office. And you know, we were provided that, as local government, we were much more comfortable.”
Sjostrom says Mayors aren’t ready to find fault with the Auditor General’s processes, yet, “I know that our Cariboo Regional District has offered to be part of that first audit. I think as a Mayor, I would like to see how those roll out and then go accordingly.”
On Wednesday, the Province named chartered accountant Basia Ruta as BC’s first Municipal Auditor General.
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