Liberals ask Ontario auditor to probe spending, oversight of OSAP at career colleges

The Ontario Liberal Party has formally requested that the provincial auditor general conduct an investigation into the oversight and distribution of Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) funds allocated to private career colleges. The request follows reports indicating a significant and rapid rise in financial aid spending that appears to be concentrated among a limited number of institutions.

This inquiry seeks to determine if current provincial monitoring practices are sufficient to manage the increased flow of public funds to these private entities. The call for an audit highlights ongoing concerns regarding the transparency and accountability of student financial aid spending within the private post-secondary sector.