A review by the provincial Treasury Board finds at least 42 public service executives don't do much, yet make $100,000 a year.
According to La Presse, Treasury Board President Pierre Moreau is aware of the situation, adding departments are working to rectify the problem quickly.
Moreau is reported saying some executives are changing to other positions, while others may be waiting on a new assignments or appointments.
The newspaper says for Moreau these are exceptional cases.