Public accounts committee to hold public hearing on health sector contracts audit report

The Standing Committee on Public Accounts will hold a public hearing to follow up on matters contained in the Auditor General’s Health Sector Contracts on Tuesday, August 12, at 1:00 p.m. in the House of Assembly.

NL Health Services CEO Dr. Pat Parfrey will appear to respond to questions regarding the health authority’s use of travel nurses, including its procurement processes, contract controls and planning methods, and other serious concerns raised in the report.

The public galleries of the House of Assembly will be open and a live audio feed of the proceedings will be streamed on the House of Assembly website and social media.