Eight people have been fired after an internal investigation into the work habits of City of Winnipeg building inspectors.

The city says another seven people have been suspended, four have received written reprimands, and one has been given a non-disciplinary letter.

The action follows the probe into Winnipeg's property and development department.

An initial private investigation caught several inspectors making personal shopping trips, running errands and taking extended lunch breaks during work hours.

Winnipeg’s interim CAO Mike Ruta says that the City is "deeply disappointed to have found that there was truth to the allegations." He says that the City realizes that trust was broken of the public and elected officials.