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REGINA, May 3, 2010—Mr. G. Fred Wendel, CMA, CA retired as Provincial Auditor of Saskatchewan on April 30, 2010 after serving the people of Saskatchewan for 39 years. Mr. Wendel was named Provincial Auditor on May 15, 2002.

Mr. Brian Atkinson, FCA, Assistant Provincial Auditor, became Acting Provincial Auditor upon Mr. Wendel’s retirement. “Fred has made an enormous contribution to this Office and to the people of Saskatchewan,” said Atkinson. “We thank Fred for his outstanding service, congratulate him on his achievement, and wish him a long and happy retirement.”

The Provincial Auditor Act provides for the appointment of the Provincial Auditor by resolution of the Legislative Assembly on the unanimous recommendation of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts.

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For more information, contact:

Mr. Brian Atkinson, FCA
Acting Provincial Auditor Saskatchewan
1500-1920 Broad Street
Regina, Saskatchewan   S4P 3V2
Telephone: (306) 787-6361
Fax: (306) 787-6383

Wendel retires, Atkinson named Acting Provincial Auditor (PDF)

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