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VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s “superintendent of achievement” is under fire after he commissioned a $16,000 education report from a 19-year-old high school graduate he met at a wedding.

Just released to the public, the 14-page document cites few sources, contains a couple of basic spelling errors and does little more than rehash the workings of the Finnish school system, one of the most studied education systems on the planet.

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“I’m at a loss to understand the rationale behind this debacle,” reads a Monday blog post by B.C education researcher E. Wayne Ross. “Ignorance? Disrespect? A combo platter, with arrogance on the side?”

On Tuesday, rising opposition to the report prompted B.C. Minister of Education Peter Fassbender to announce that he would personally investigate how superintendent of achievement Rick Davis was able to fund the unusual project.

“This matter highlights the public`s expectation that government is managing our spending of taxpayer dollars,” said Mr. Fassbender in a statement to the National Post. “I’ve spoken with my Deputy and directed him to ensure all processes or procedures are being followed, and if any adjustments are needed they will be acted on accordingly.”