CANADA Workers Comp Fraud at Highest Level Garners Expense Report Changes

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Head Cited for Expense Report Fraud

Allegations of spending $140,000 of taxpayer monies to maintain a lavish lifestyle were made against the WSIB head by the Ontario legislature. Additionally, according to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the man allegedly went as far as to claim allowances for working extra days.

The man allegedly reported on his expense sheet thousands of dollars related to limos and receiving a car. Other allegations include charging for meals where no meetings took place, and travel overseas to China, Australia, Hong Kong and other countries.

According to the Canadian Labour Minister, the expenses were looked at and deemed acceptable under the policy in place at the time.

The Labour Minister added new policies are now in place, noting the new policies were put into place in August 2009, following embarrassing revelations due to expenses claimed by consultants and executives working for eHealth Ontario and the OLG.

Employees at the 22 largest boards and agencies will reportedly be required to undergo mandatory online expense claim training. (workersxzcompxzkit)

Province officials added the expenses of senior management, cabinet ministers, political staff and senior executives at Ontario’s 22 largest agencies will be posted online no later than April 1, 2010.

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