Auditor General Denise Hanrahan criticizes NL Health Services for improper payments to agency nurses during the pandemic, with spending increasing significantly. Health Minister Howell calls the report “wildly outrageous” and orders an investigation into possible fraud. NLHS defends its actions, citing the critical need for agency nurses during the pandemic. Hanrahan’s recommendations, including pursuing recovery of wrongly paid funds, have been accepted by the health authority.
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