The Office of the Auditor General of Canada (OAG) released the Commentary on the 2020–2021 Financial Audits. This report highlights the results of the financial audits conducted in federal organizations for fiscal years ended between July 2020 and April 2021. The OAG provided the Government of Canada with an unmodified audit opinion on its 2020–21 … Read more
A report from Auditor General Karen Hogan concludes that emergency programs that were meant to reduce food insecurity and support resilience in Canada’s food processing sector during the COVID-19 pandemic helped mitigate some effects of pandemic on elements of Canada’s food system. “Though the government identified food as a critical infrastructure sector in 2009, it had not … Read more
The Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development, Jerry V. DeMarco, released Report 6—Departmental Progress in Implementing Sustainable Development Strategies—Healthy Coasts and Oceans, Pristine Lakes and Rivers, and Sustainable Food of the 2021 Reports of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development. “The reporting that departments and agencies provide on their actions to achieve the goals set out the Federal Sustainable … Read more
The Office of the Auditor General of Canada provided the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut with the results of a follow-up audit that examined progress made by the Department of Justice on the recommendations from the Auditor General’s 2015 report on corrections in Nunavut. The audit found that most of the issues surrounding rehabilitation and the operation … Read more
The Public Sector Pension Investment Board has made public the results of an audit conducted jointly by the Office of the Auditor General of Canada and Deloitte LLP. The audit covered the Corporation’s systems and practices that were in place between 1 September 2019 to 23 October 2020. Under the Financial Administration Act, federal Crown … Read more
The Office of the Auditor General of Canada provided the Legislative Assembly of Yukon with the results of an audit that examined whether the Department of Health and Social Services provided Yukoners living in rural areas with mental wellness and substance use services, including addictions services, that met their needs. “Having accessible services in rural communities … Read more
A report from Auditor General Karen Hogan tabled in the House of Commons found that Indigenous Services Canada adjusted its approach to respond to Indigenous communities and organizations’ increased needs for personal protective equipment and health care workers during the pandemic. The audit examined whether the Department provided sufficient PPE, nurses, and paramedics to Indigenous communities … Read more
The Canadian Dairy Commission has made public the results of an audit conducted by the Office of the Auditor General of Canada. The audit covered the Corporation’s systems and practices that were in place between 1 September 2019 to 31 October 2020. The report is available online. Call 1-888-761-5953.
A report from Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development Jerry V. DeMarco concludes that though the federal government has laid some foundational blocks for implementing the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, much work remained to be done to improve national collaboration to support achieving Canada’s targets for sustainable development. “Although I have … Read more
Report 9—Investing in Canada Plan from Auditor General Karen Hogan indicates that Infrastructure Canada was unable to provide meaningful public reporting on whether the Investing in Canada Plan was meeting its objectives. “This plan is important because the government is investing $188 billion to generate long‑term economic growth, improve communities’ resiliency, support the transition to a green economy, and improve social … Read more
