Morning Update: ArriveCan audit finds ‘glaring disregard’ for management practices, record keeping

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Good morning, In a report released yesterday, Auditor-General Karen Hogan said she found a “glaring disregard” for basic management practices as the cost of the federal government’s ArriveCan app grew to an estimated $59.5-million. Federal departments spent about $59.5-million on outsourcing work with private contractors, but the lack of clear records of spending and decisions means the true cost could be higher or lower, according to Hogan’s report. The report questions why agency officials approved invoices and time sheets from contractors in cases where “details of work performed were often missing.” Open this photo in gallery: Auditor general Karen Hogan...