TORONTO - The provincial ombudsman will now be able to look into any complaints about a cash-strapped children's aid society.
Andre Marin's office says the ombudsman has jurisdiction over the Huron-Perth Children's Aid Society, now that the provincial government has appointed a supervisor for the agency.
Children and Youth Services Minister Laurel Broten announced this week that she has appointed an interim manager to replace the society's board of directors.
Normally, the ombudsman does not have jurisdiction over children's aid societies in Ontario.
But Marin's office says that changes when the provincial government takes direct control, since the ombudsman has jurisdiction over the Ministry of Children and Youth Services.
The Huron-Perth agency -- which serves almost 450 families each month -- has said it's not getting enough money from the province and expects to shut down Dec. 15.
