Investigation shows no ‘inappropriate use,’ says councillor; almost $3.3 million worth of fuel purchased between January 2021 and September 2023
An internal audit of the city’s fuel cards use shows their tracking, monitoring and administering needs tightening.
The audit, which was carried out for Jan. 1, 2021 to Sept. 30, 2023, when almost $3.3 million worth of fuel was purchased, says additional processes and procedures are required.
“There is nothing from the investigation to indicate that there was any inappropriate use, however it was identified that further controls need to be adopted along with policies and user agreements,” Coun. Gary Harvey, chairman of the city’s finance and responsible governance committee, said on Feb. 2.
“All current cardholders will be reviewed to ensure it is necessary for them to have a gas card with the position that they hold with the city,” he added.
A fuel card is a payment card allowing the cardholder to purchase gasoline, diesel and other fuel products at fuel stations designed for business fleets, stations that are not open to the public. The cost of the purchase is charged to the City of Barrie. Most fuel cards are assigned to…
