CHEO Foundation Investigates Allegations of Fund Mismanagement by Former Employee
CHEO Foundation says former employee ‘misdirected’ money raised through fundraising events

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The CHEO Foundation has initiated an internal review and reported to the Ottawa Police Service after a former employee allegedly misdirected funds from community fundraising events. The foundation is cooperating with authorities to investigate the matter.
- 01The CHEO Foundation has informed the Ottawa Police Service about the alleged misdirection of funds.
- 02An internal review has been launched, and legal counsel and a forensic investigator have been retained.
- 03The foundation has not disclosed the amount of money involved or the timeline of the incident.
- 04The CHEO Foundation is committed to serving children and families in the region during the investigation.
- 05CTV News Ottawa has reached out to the Ottawa Police Service for further details on the investigation.
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The CHEO Foundation has announced that it is conducting an internal review after discovering that a former employee allegedly misdirected funds raised through community-organized third-party fundraising events. In a statement, the foundation expressed its dismay at the situation and outlined the steps taken, which include hiring legal counsel, engaging a forensic investigator, and reporting the matter to the Ottawa Police Service. The foundation did not specify the amount of funds misdirected or the timing of the incident. The CHEO Foundation is dedicated to supporting patient care at Ottawa's children's hospital, the CHEO Research Institute, and Roger Neilson Children's Hospice. They emphasized their commitment to working closely with investigators to resolve the matter while continuing to serve the children, youth, and families in the region. CTV News Ottawa has sought additional information from the Ottawa Police Service regarding the ongoing investigation.
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The investigation may affect community trust in the CHEO Foundation and its fundraising efforts.
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