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WINNIPEG – Allegations of “financial irregularities” at the Main Street project have been substantiated, according to a new report from the Auditor General of Manitoba which calls for some changes to the nonprofit organization.
The report released Friday is a forensic examination of what Manitoba Auditor General Tyson Shtykalo calls financial irregularities at the Main Street Project.
The investigation, requested by the Minister of Finance, covers multiple allegations, including that the use of credit cards was not in accordance with policy, that inappropriate travel expense claims were made and that the former executive director filed claims with two same charges.
Shtykalo said he confirmed the claims and made 12 recommendations for the Main Street project.
The Main Street Project plays an important role in our community, Shtykalo said in a press release. I hope the 12 recommendations in this report will help improve the performance of the organization, so that it can continue to focus on helping those in need.
Recommendations include keeping accounting records, monthly reviews of bank reconciliations, ensuring credit cards are only used when needed, and clearer guidelines for employee credit card policies.
After the report was released, Vince Warden, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Main Street Project, thanked the Auditor General for the report.
We strongly support all of the recommendations in the Auditor General’s report and have already implemented, or are in the process of implementing, all of the audit recommendations, Warden said in a press release.
(Main Street Project) went beyond the report’s recommendations and undertook a comprehensive risk review to ensure it is following best practices in all aspects of its operations.
He said the Main Street Project is updating its five-year strategic plan and seeking feedback from partner agencies and stakeholders.
The full report, along with the Auditor General’s 12 recommendations, can be found here.
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