Secretary of the Division of Settlements, Public Utilities and Rural Division at the Tobago House of Assembly, Ian Pollard, is refuting reports that 15 employees from a Unit within the Division have been sent home during the Christmas season.
During a News Conference on Monday, Secretary Pollard responded to the claim made by THA Minority leader Kelvon Morris.
Explaining the decision to restructure the Unit, Mr. Pollard said a recommendation came from the Auditor General’s Office. He said this highlighted the need for a Committee to review all applications for approval and in the interim for senior public officers to be in charge of Grants at the Unit for greater accountability.