ORC’s Expenses To Be Reviewed

According to a story in Tuesday’s National Post, the Ontario Racing Commission is one of 23 agencies to fall under Dalton McGuinty's tough new rules

announced today.

The premier also said Tuesday, starting this fall, expenses claimed by employees at the province's 23 largest arm's-length agencies, commissions and boards will be reviewed by the province's integrity commissioner.

Under the new rules, employees who claim unacceptable expenses, such as personal items or alcohol for staff functions, will repay taxpayers. The new rules make employees at agencies, boards and commissions subject to a similar oversight process as ministers and political staff.

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