The British Columbia city of Richmond has fired an employee over a case of theft that spanned a couple of years, according to media reports.
The city confirmed the termination after a routine audit uncovered significant discrepancies in its gift card program, which had issued gift cards to employees as rewards for performance, long service, retirement, and participation in charitable activities, reports the Vancouver Sun.
An internal review revealed that the city purchased approximately $446,000 worth of gift cards between 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2024. Of that amount, $121,000 was properly distributed, and another $31,000 remains in the custody of the human resources department.
