HALIFAX — A Halifax council committee has called for a plan to improve financial accountability within the mayor’s office and the municipality in general after an audit raised questions about $111,000 in Andy Fillmore’s mayoral expenses. The finance committee voted Wednesday to have the chief administrative officer develop corrective measures following the June audit, which found four transactions handled by Fillmore’s office did not comply with municipal policies. The audit prompted the region’s auditor general to refer the matter to the RCMP. Fillmore did not take part in the committee’s discussion Wednesday, saying there was concern he might be in a conflict of interest. The approved motion, however, included amendments from the mayor that broadened the scope of the plan to cover not only his office, but the entire municipality. The plan is expected to be delivered to council within two months. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 13, 2026. The Canadian Press
