Toronto Parking Authority appoints interim president amid land deal investigation

An interim board overseeing the Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) appointed an interim president Monday at its first meeting since city council voted to suspend TPA board members over a questionable land deal.

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AndyKoropeski, vice-president of operations for the TPA, is filling in as president whilean independent investigation is underway.

A report by Toronto's auditor general, Beverly Romeo-Beehler, found that the parking authority almost spent$2.5 million more than it needed to on a deal for a piece of land near Finch Avenue West andHighway 400, because they relied on information provided by a lobbyist and a consultant rather thanindependent experts.

In the meantime, a committee consisting of City Manager Peter Wallace, Deputy City Manager Giuliana Carbone and Chief Corporate Officer Josie Scioliis overseeingthe group.