AG on saving money…or not

The Auditor General says a consultant hired to help identify budget savings was paid more than the money saved.

Kim MacPherson flagged the Department of Social Development in her annual report saying it showed a troubling disregard for procurement practices. It awarded a $13 million dollar contract in 2013 with only one consultant considered. And that consultant only found savings of $10 million…if that.

AG on Greenhouse gas emissions

The Gallant Government is being warned it will need to take significant action to meet greenhouse gas targets for 2030 and 2050.

In her annual report, MacPherson called on the province to legislate targets as they have in some other provinces. NB Power does have renewable energy targets but there are no specific greenhouse gas reduction targets for the future.