Why This Audit Matters The Ontario Building Code (Building Code) sets the minimum standards for the design and construction of buildings to minimize risk to the health and safety of occupants. Reviewing and approving building permit applications can help ensure that proposed construction complies with the Building Code, Zoning by-laws, and other Applicable Law. Our […]
Why This Investigation Matters This investigation looked into allegations of wrongdoing related to the construction of two large houses by one builder. One of the houses was more than 600 square meters in size and had a firewall, basketball court, and underground parking for 6 vehicles. The houses were in different districts, and different Toronto […]
Why This Audit Matters Protecting public health and safety and limiting the probability of certain types of damage or degradation as a result of the design or construction of a building are key objectives of the Ontario Building Code. This is why the Chief Building Official (CBO) and building inspectors role in enforcing the Building […]
This report provides results of the Auditor General’s follow-up review of conditional permits issued by Toronto Building Division. In October 2017, the Auditor General issued a report titled “Toronto Building Division: Conditional Permits”. The report identified several issues, including a lack of effective Conditional Permit (CP) policy and guidance that was leading to the inconsistent […]
The objective of this review was to identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness of building inspection services provided by Toronto Building. The review also assessed compliance with legislative requirements as well as established Divisional policies and procedures. Key issues identified in our report relate to the following areas: No inspection of 98,000 permits […]
The Auditor General’s Annual Audit Work Plan included a review of the administration of building permit fees. The objective of this review was to assess compliance with legislative requirements and City policies and procedures for charging, collecting and reporting on building permit fees. Our report includes 11 recommendations related to the administration of building permit […]
The Auditor General’s annual work plan included a review of the administration of development funds. The objective of this review was to assess the adequacy of procedures implemented by management to ensure that development charges, education development charges, and parkland levies are being effectively and efficiently administered. Our review identified a number of areas where […]