executives scrutinized Auditor General finds $2.3 Million misused by Alberta Energy Regulator Oct 4, 2019 1:40 PM

EDMONTON — In a scandal that has left taxpayers about $2.3 million out of pocket, a provincial government investigation has concluded the former head of the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) grossly mismanaged public funds.

The findings were announced on Friday by Alberta’s auditor general Doug Wylie, public interest commissioner Marianne Ryan and ethics commissioner Marguerite Trussler.

An investigation, stemming from a public complaint, revolved around the activities of Jim Ellis and other executives with the energy regulator, between 2017 and 2018.

The report states Ellis and other executives set up a non-profit agency to sign contracts around the globe to advise on best regulatory practices.