Welfare Fraud Pays Well If Your A Worker At The Top

Over time Welfare Legal has been posting information regarding the corruption of Ontario Works (OW) and the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). The one thing that stands out on this subject is the fraud that is being committed by upper management.

One of these cases has now gone through the court system and the results are shocking to say the least. It is the case of Salvatore Cuglietta who was a manager at the Ministry of Community and Social Services office in Sault Ste. Marie where he administered a number of programs, including the Ontario Disability Support Program. Cuglietta had bilked the provincial government and taxpayers of nearly $600,000.

Prosecutor Glen Wasyliniuk said the ministry was seeking restitution of the money taken from “the taxpayers, the people of Ontario.’’ As well, it wanted a further $93,000 to cover the cost of the forensic investigation, the Crown attorney said.

Both the Crown and defence called for a three-year prison term in a joint submission that was part of a plea bargain.

Well here is where it gets good, The judge sentenced Cuglietta to 3 years in jail but did not order him to pay any restitution. This guy steels $600,000 from, in essence the people that need the money the most and he doesn't have to pay one cent back. (WOW)

One could say that Cuglietta will make $200,000 a year for three years while he sits in jail. (What A Deal) The deal becomes sweeter when we will learn that he will probably be released in record breaking time on early parole. (Unheard Of)

The question now becomes why? What is it about the system that nobody wants out? Just think about all the corruption that I have produced on this blog and this is just a very small tip of the iceberg.

Those at the very top, like him, would have full knowledge of what I have been talking about. He has been paid off and paid off big time, to keep his mouth shut.

Those that live in poverty trying to survive, will sleep better at night knowing that Cuglietta will be looked after, getting 3 good meals a day, his own room with TV and playing golf, daily at Club Fed.

Link http://www.saultstar.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1577830

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Ron Payne
Welfare Legal
Hamilton, Ontario
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