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By Connor Gunn

Alberta’s auditor general reviewing COVID-19 response

May 27, 2020 | 2:27 PM

EDMONTON, AB– Alberta’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic is under the microscope.

After receiving inquiries and questions from Alberta’s MLAs and some Albertans expressed these concerns Auditor General Doug Wylie decided to look into it.

He said any examinations by his office will focus on public accountability for what was spent and program outcomes.

It also included value for investments made, and on lessons learned by the government for responding to similar crises in the future.

“Like other Auditors General across the country, we are paying close attention to the government’s response to the pandemic crisis,” Wylie said.

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“As it involves a significant investment by the Government of Alberta, and has had a significant impact on the lives of all Albertans, it is something we will examine.”

It is too early to say what Wylie’s office will examine in-depth, and when asked, the Auditor General said that there are some trends that are emerging as areas of highest risk and importance.

The report would also include programs and services that impact vulnerable citizens, and investments and activities designed to leverage economic recovery.

Initial findings and observations will be reported to the Legislative Assembly in fall 2020.