Toronto, Canada, Jun 4, 2008 / 23:22 pm
The Province of Ontario has moved to take control of Toronto’s scandal-ridden Catholic District School Board, with the provincial Minister of Education saying she has “no confidence” in the board.
A special investigation team created by Ontario Education Minister Kathleen Wynne found that board trustees have not stopped their inappropriate use of expenses, the Canadian Press says. Trustees have allegedly misspent taxpayer funds on items ranging from hotel minibars to a trip to the Dominican Republic.
Last month the trustees voted to relinquish medical benefits to which they were not entitled, give up their monthly car allowances, and seek board approval for future business trips.
The board has also been criticized for not balancing its budget as required by provincial law.