RCMP lay charges against councillor Joe Magliocca
Posted Oct 8, 2021 2:55 pm.
Last Updated Oct 10, 2021 9:19 am.
CALGARY — Following a lengthy investigation, RCMP have laid charges against Ward 2 councillor Joe Magliocca.
In July 2020, a forensic audit released by the city found that Magliocca improperly expensed $5,657 for meals, hotel rooms and hosting events.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) conducted the audit showing that Magliocca expensed $36,687 as of December 31, 2019. Of this, $20,782 was determined to be in accordance with the policies.
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The amount determined not to be in accordance with the policies was $5,657 with another $10,247 to be reviewed by the city’s finance committee.
The audit contacted 89 of the reported people Magliocca hosted, of which 11 said they did not meet the councillor.
In Aug. 2020, the city handed over the investigation to the Calgary police, in turn, it then passed the case on to the Alberta RCMP, saying it’s best for transparency.
On Friday, Magliocca was charged with one count of Breach of Trust and one count of Fraud Under $5,000.
The councillor, who is running for re-election in Ward 2, is due to appear in court on Oct. 15.
