Why This Audit Matters People experiencing homelessness are particularly vulnerable to illness and injury due to exposure to cold temperatures. Toronto Shelter and Support Services (TSSS) provides indoor spaces and services to support individuals experiencing homelessness during the cold winter months. Background Our audit aimed to answer whether there are opportunities (1) to minimize people […]
Why This Audit Matters The City will likely continue to use hotels as a temporary housing solution to meet the demand for emergency shelter beds or for other emergencies that may arise. Putting in place the right strategies to effectively oversee and manage hotel operations allows the Shelter, Support, and Housing Administration (SSHA) Division to […]
Why This Audit Matters This report provides a roadmap to support the Shelter, Support & Housing Administration (SSHA) Division to more effectively guide each client on their journey towards stable housing. The recommendations outline the need for consistency and the robust infrastructure required to ensure a more efficient and effective approach to improving outcomes for […]
The Auditor General’s 2009 Audit Work Plan included a review of construction contracts. This particular review relates to the renovation of 129 Peter Street Assessment and Referral Centre and Homeless Shelter. The objective of this review was to assess the adequacy of controls in the management of the contract. This report contains 14 recommendations. The […]
The adoption of certain recommendations contained in this report will strengthen internal controls and result in efficiencies, cost savings and additional revenue. It is anticipated that potential additional annual revenue in the range of $550,000 to $1,000,000 primarily from increased provincial subsidies, could be generated. The extent of future cost savings is not determinable at […]