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Misuse of public funds or a public asset - video with transcription

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Hello,

Misuse of public funds or a public asset is considered wrongdoing under the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act.

Among the numerous factors considered when making a finding of this type of wrongdoing, our Office takes into account the following:

  • Misuse of public funds includes expenditures made without proper authorization, or those that are unlawful or contrary to applicable legislation, regulations, policies, or procedures. Purchases that are wastefully unnecessary and not aligned with the business or operational needs of the organization may also constitute wrongdoing.
  • Misuse of public assets includes the inappropriate or unauthorized use of government property, as well as the failure to safeguard such assets.

On our website, you’ll find examples of completed investigations that resulted in founded cases of this type of wrongdoing. Check out our case reports to learn more.

Thanks for your interest in the Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada.

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