Nanaimo Council criticized for lack of oversight as ex-CAO’s expenses run wild
Nanaimo councillors apparently didn’t know or did nothing to stop their only employee from nearly tripling her expense budget in 2017.
The City’s recently published 2017 statement of financial information showed former chief administrative officer Tracy Samra’s expenses were nearly $44,000 last year. That’s despite her budget for the year being set at $16,530 and the fact she was on leave from March to September.
All councillors were emailed for comment on Tuesday afternoon, asking if they were at any point aware of the spending and if not, why.
Only coun. Diane Brennan responded, saying “I do not believe we were ever given the $43,000+ figure for any senior employee. Actually I have never seen any number like this for any employee.”