Durham Councillor Seeks Auditor General Referendum
Whitby councillor Chris Leahy will ask Durham regional council to place a referendum question on next year’s municipal ballot about creating an independent regional auditor general office. Leahy says the external office would provide an extra layer of oversight beyond internal audits and annual third-party financial reviews, aiming to identify waste and protect taxpayers. The motion is scheduled for the committee of the whole on Dec. 10; Peel Region created a similar office earlier this year.
Key Points
- 1Proposes referendum asking residents to create an independent regional auditor general office on next year's ballot
- 2Aims to add external oversight beyond internal audits, citing taxpayer protection and identifying waste
- 3Implies increased audit capacity and potential cost, requiring council approval and public buy-in via referendum
Scoring Rationale
Local official initiative increases oversight prospects, but limited regional scope and low technical relevance.
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