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FSIN Faces Audit Over $34 Million in Questionable Transactions

9/26/2025

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Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) faces KPMG-for-Indigenous Services Canada audit flagging $34 million in questionable transactions over five years.
The audit cites insufficient documentation for $23.5 million COVID-19 funding and $8 million in administration fees; it recommends better tracking.
The audit deemed payments to a former FSIN employee totaling $246,524 inappropriate.
FSIN has not publicly commented on the findings.

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Story summary

Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) faces KPMG-for-Indigenous Services Canada audit flagging $34 million in questionable transactions over five years.
The audit cites insufficient documentation for $23.5 million COVID-19 funding and $8 million in administration fees; it recommends better tracking.
The audit deemed payments to a former FSIN employee totaling $246,524 inappropriate.
FSIN has not publicly commented on the findings.