While the alleged transgressions of Senators
Duffy, Wallin and Brazeau may have been the needed catalyst to cause the
auditor general’s current review of senate spending, this should only be a
first step. Even with additional tighter rules for Senate expenses, its lasting
usefulness remains a prevailing concern. With annual expenditures in excess of
$100 million, it is time for the Auditor General to follow-up with a full cost-benefit
analysis of the Senate. As Canadians often place added credibility on finding’s
generated by the Auditor General, compared to explanations that may be offered
by politicians, an A.G. value for money review would provide Canadians with
more objective information for drawing their own conclusions on the future for
the Senate.
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