A Lloydminster Housing Authority manager, part of the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation, was terminated with cause after an investigation uncovered suspected misuse of public assets and expense claims, according to newly tabled provincial loss reports.
The incident is among several cases of fraud and theft involving public money disclosed in Saskatchewan’s third-quarter public loss reports, covering the period from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2025.
Lloydminster Housing Authority investigation
Saskatchewan Housing Corporation reported losses estimated in excess of $10,000 tied to suspected personal use of company assets, fuel purchases, and inappropriate expense claims.
The activity occurred between April 2023 and December 2025 and involved a manager with the Lloydminster Housing Authority responsible mostly for Halls Home in Lloydminster.
The manager was terminated with cause, and the matter has been reported to police. The investigation remains ongoing.
SaskEnergy fuel theft under investigation
SaskEnergy reported an internal fuel theft investigation primarily involving its construction department, spanning from February 2024 through the summer of 2025.
Thirteen individuals were identified during the initial investigation, and their employment was terminated through indefinite suspensions. The total value of the fuel taken has not yet been determined.
The matter has been reported to police, and SaskEnergy has hired an independent investigator. The Crown corporation’s internal audit department is conducting a review, and its external auditor has been notified.
A comprehensive report detailing the loss is expected to be completed in February 2026. SaskEnergy has stated it intends to recover the value of the fuel taken once the amount is confirmed.
SaskBuilds employee terminated over purchase card misuse
The Ministry of SaskBuilds and Procurement reported a loss of $575.38 after a government-issued purchase card was used for non-government purchases.
The incident occurred between January 2024 and November 2025. The employee involved was terminated, and the ministry is pursuing recovery of the funds.
SaskPower reports multiple employee misconduct cases
SaskPower disclosed several incidents involving employee misuse of corporate procurement and fuel cards, along with improper time-off reporting.
In one case, an employee used a corporate procurement and fuel card for personal purchases between November 2023 and October 2024, resulting in a loss of $7,173.09. A promissory note was signed, and $6,588.25 has been repaid to date.
Another employee used a corporate procurement card for personal purchases between March 2023 and April 2024, resulting in a loss of $3,184.83. SaskPower has recovered the amount in full.
A third incident involved an employee who took time off work without submitting requests through the system, leading to unadjusted vacation or sick leave balances. The loss totalled $803.51 and has been recovered.
In a separate case spanning March 2023 to July 2025, an employee used a procurement card to purchase fuel while also submitting mileage expense claims for the same trips. The loss totalled $1,114.83. The employee was terminated, and the incident will be reported to police. SaskPower has stated it will attempt to recover the funds.
Public disclosure required
Provincial policy requires ministries and Crown corporations to publicly disclose losses exceeding $500 when they result from fraud or similar illegal acts by employees, suppliers, or contractors.
The reports are tabled quarterly with legislative committees as part of the province’s public accountability process. The current total amount of public money which was taken is over $20,000.
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