External consultants working on the digital transformation of the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) were unaware that their hourly rate billed to the public body had suddenly increased from $82 to $350 per hour, even though their employment contract and duties remained the same.

This is one of the findings presented Thursday before the Gallant Commission, which is attempting to shed light on the SAAQclic fiasco.

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Three commission staff members conducted an investigation into the variation in hourly rates among consultants hired by the LGS-IBM-SAP consortium. They met with approximately 20 people as part of their investigation.

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