Broader Public Sector Accountability Act (BPSAA)
Expense Rules
The Broader Public Sector Accountability Act (Bill 122) received Royal Assent on December 8, 2010. The Act establishes new rules and higher accountability standards for hospitals. It will also increase organization transparency by bringing hospitals under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
The Broader Public Sector Accountability Act requires hospitals to publish expense rules on their website for expenses that are reimbursed from public funds. The expense rules apply to any person in the organization making an expense claim.
Expense Rules (Policy)- Expense Rules (Procedure)
Expense Reports
St. Joseph's Care Group is an organization committed to transparency and accountability. In compliance with the Broader Public Sector Accountability Act (Bill 122), St. Joseph's Care Group will post expense claims made by the Board of Directors and Leadership Team twice a year. Expense reports show reimbursement made for travel, meal, and hospitality expense claims approved within the reporting period. All approved expense claims comply with St. Joseph's Care Group's expense policy and procedures. Reports will be published on the website as follows:
- Reporting Period: April 1 to September 30 - Posted by November 30
- Reporting Period: October 1 to March 31 - Posted by May 31
To view expense reports*, click the name of the individual below:
Board of Directors
- Ray Halverson - Chair
- Gary Johnson - Vice Chair
- Myrna Letourneau - Past Chair
- Sister Dolores Turgeon - Representative of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Ste. Sault Marie
- Brian Collins - Member
- Barb Spadoni - Member
- Dick O'Donnell - Honourary Member
The Leadership Team
- Tracy Buckler - President & CEO
- Barry Potter - Vice President, Finance & Corporate Services
- Doug Demeo - Vice President, Human Resource Services
- Paulina Chow - Vice President, Long-Term Care Services
- Penny Anguish - Vice President, Complex & Physical Rehabilitation Services & Chief Nursing Officer
*Reports are only posted for individuals who have had approved expense claims within the reporting period
