Court documents show FSIN knew of a $12.4-million audit ruling for months

Owed to Ottawa, according to ISC

12.4 million dollars

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) decided in July that the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) owes $12.4 million for ineligible and unsupported expenses from April 2019 to March 2024.

Federal Court documents show the FSIN applied for a judicial review in August, alleging procedural unfairness. It announced the figure publicly only on Wednesday, saying it does not accept the decision.

ISC first estimated $34.2 million in questionable spending, then lowered the amount after a line-by-line review.

Repayment deadline set by ISC

ISC wants the money repaid in full by Nov 13, and warns it could otherwise be deducted from future federal funding. The court challenge is ongoing.