Власти Саскачевана восстановили ущерб в 67 тысяч долларов после увольнения двух сотрудников за мошенничество

The Saskatchewan Health Authority reported more than $67,000 in losses involving the actions of two employees during the first quarter of the 2026-27 fiscal year, with both employees terminated and all of the money recovered. The losses were disclosed in the province's quarterly Losses of Public Money report, which covers reportable incidents involving Saskatchewan health organizations. Two losses totalling $67,100 were reported by the SHA to the Ministry of Health for the period from April 1 to June 30. Employee hired own business for SHA work The largest case involved $65,100 and occurred between December 2024 and February 2026. According to the report, an SHA employee hired his own business to perform work for the health authority and approved invoices associated with that work. A subsequent review found the business had misappropriated funds for projects that were either incomplete or unauthorized, resulting in a $65,100 loss. The full amount has since been repaid. The employee was terminated in 2026, and SHA management is implementing enhanced conflict-of-interest controls and additional oversight measures in response to the incident. Related Stories: - Auditor says SHA needs stronger oversight of travel nurse use - Audits highlight gaps in Saskatchewan’s healthcare Donation diverted for personal use A separate incident reported in April involved a $2,000 donation received by an SHA employee. The report says the employee diverted the donation for personal use. The entire $2,000 was recovered and the employee was terminated with cause. The SHA is now reviewing and strengthening its procedures for handling donations. Report tracks losses over $500 The quarterly report covers losses of money or property worth more than $500 resulting from fraud or similar illegal acts involving employees, suppliers or contractors. Health organizations covered by the reporting requirements include the Saskatchewan Health Authority, Athabasca Health Authority, Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, Health Shared Services Saskatchewan, Health Quality Council and Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations. The first-quarter report was tabled with the legislature's Standing Committee on Public Accounts. No other reportable losses were identified in the information released for Saskatchewan health organizations during the first quarter of 2026-27.