News Releases

For release March 4 – Nova Scotia is not effectively funding, monitoring or holding universities accountable for billions of dollars in public funds, Auditor General Kim Adair says in a new report.

Nova Scotia Auditor General Kim Adair responds to Premier Tim Houston withdrawing proposed amendments to the Auditor General Act.

February 20 -- Auditor General Kim Adair respectfully requests the proposed changes to the Auditor General Act be withdrawn, and to have the opportunity to consult to address government's underlying concerns.

For release February 11 -- Auditor General Kim Adair is once again asking the Province to improve public accountability for the latest $1.38 billion in over-budget spending that was not approved by the legislature. Change is needed to ensure legislators and Nova Scotia taxpayers clearly know where public funds are going.

For release October 22 -- The Province does not provide effective cybersecurity for Nova Scotia’s digital health networks, potentially exposing the rapidly growing system to risk, says Auditor General Kim Adair.

For release June 11 – It will take strong leadership and community commitment to ensure safe learning environments in Nova Scotia schools after years of pervasive school violence, Nova Scotia’s Auditor General says in a new report.

For release May 7 – The completion rate of Auditor General recommendations has slipped so much in the past three years that it raises questions about government’s commitment to get them done, says Auditor General Kim Adair.

For release May 7 – Nova Scotia’s Department of Community Services needs to do a better job of overseeing the health, safety, and well-being of the hundreds of kids in its care.

For release March 5 - The Province prematurely spent more than $430 million in over-budget spending in the past two years and must do more to safeguard public funds and achieve value for taxpayer money, says Auditor General Kim Adair in a new report.

For release February 29 - For the fourth year in a row, Nova Scotia’s Auditor General is cautioning the Province about the significant uncertainty impacting its Revenue Estimates.