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Expense Claim Reports
Starting November 30th, 2011, Hôpital Montfort has a responsibility to adhere to directives surrounding expenses, as outlined in the provincial Broader Public Sector Accountability Act.
In order to fulfill its mandate, Montfort staff and members of the Board of trustees are occasionally called upon to travel to attend conferences, participate in work groups and education sessions and meet with Ministry officials, various partners and stakeholders.
In the interest of transparency, accountability and the optimization of resources, Hôpital Montfort’s governors have committed to posting the expense reports of members of senior management and the members of the Board of trustees on the hospital’s website, as per the Broader Public Sector Expenses Directive.
Expenses incurred and their reimbursement fall under Hôpital Montfort’s Travel and representation expense authorization policy.
Starting November 30, 2011, all Ontario hospitals are obligated to post the expense accounts of senior executives and member of the Board of trustees on their website, and to update them every six months.
Hôpital Montfort’s Board of trustees has adopted a new travel and representation expense authorization policy, which is founded on the principles of accountability, transparency, value for money and fairness.
Accountability
Hôpital Montfort is accountable for public funds used to reimburse travel, meal and hospitality expenses. All expenses support the hospital’s operational objectives.
Transparency
Hôpital Montfort’s activities are transparent to all stakeholders. The rules for incurring and reimbursing travel, meal and hospitality expenses are clear, easily understood, and available to the public.
Value for Money
Taxpayer dollars are used prudently and responsibly. Plans for travel, meals, accommodation and hospitality are necessary and economical with due regard for health and safety.
Fairness
Legitimate authorized expenses incurred during the course of the business of an organization are reimbursed.