Internal controls have been strengthened as attempts to recover money continue
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The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency has fired an employee who allegedly stole between $1,500 and $3,750 – funds meant for financial assistance to patients.
The revelation was made by the province in its loss of public money report for the period October 1 to December 31, 2017, reported The Star Phoenix.
The agency conducted an internal investigation and terminated the employee while also reporting the incident to the worker’s professional association.
As a result of the incident, the agency’s internal controls are being strengthened. It is also looking to recover the lost funds from the former employee, the report said.
The revelation was made by the province in its loss of public money report for the period October 1 to December 31, 2017, reported The Star Phoenix.
The agency conducted an internal investigation and terminated the employee while also reporting the incident to the worker’s professional association.
As a result of the incident, the agency’s internal controls are being strengthened. It is also looking to recover the lost funds from the former employee, the report said.
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