10 expenses Pan Am Games charged to taxpayers

Pan Am Games organizers released some 5,000 pages of documents on Friday detailing some items officials have expensed since 2010.

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The Toronto Pan Am committee released five years' worth of expense claims and credit card reports.

Here is a rundown of some of the highlights of the list:

1. Fourteen limo rides in July 2014 between Pearson airport and the Sheraton hotel in downtown Toronto: $3,334.75

That's an average of $238 per trip.

2. Two-day online course on "Strategic Workforce Planning" in July 2011, for HR executive Doug Spooner: $1,495 USD.

The course was given by a Vermont-based agency called Human Capital Institute.

3. Eight shirts from Harry Rosen: $1,288.20

Pan Am Games officials say they were bought as uniforms for the senior team.

4. Defensive driving course for six drivers of the TO 2015 Community Tour: $1,100

5. Buffet lunch for Jan. 26, 2012 board meeting: $1,082.54

The finger-pastry selection included mini eclairs, tiramisu and mini chocolate cups filled with mousse. 

6. Drinks bill for executive committee dinner at Toula Ristorante on Oct. 7, 2013: $955.58

Included (among other drinks) four bottles of Aquinas Pinot Noir, five Irish Coffees, and a Coors Light.  

7. University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies course called Writing Essentials I: $590

This was for accountant Nerissa Vidal.

8. Former CEO Ian Troop's monthly cellphone bill from June 2010: $505.70

It included $295.63 in roaming charges.

9. Dry cleaning bill on Feb. 7, 2014 for mascot Pachi: $452

This bill included $100 worth of repairs to the porcupine's quills.

10. Three packs of snack-sized Smarties: $20.31

Bought in Hamilton on March 28, 2011, for what officials say was a booth at a trade show called Sport Accord.