The Auditor General has proactively raised concerns about evolving cybersecurity threats to the City and its Agencies and Corporations. These threats are real and large-scale attacks have disrupted public services in jurisdictions across North America and around the world, such as emergency response systems, utility services and law enforcement operations. A SCADA system, also known […]
In 2019, the Auditor General became aware of attacks on critical water systems in the U.S. and other jurisdictions. In addition, there were a number of alerts issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, and other agencies. These alerts included […]
Some critical infrastructure at the City, such as the Toronto Water treatment plants, use Operational Technology (OT) systems called industrial control systems (ICS). ICS systems include supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems. SCADA systems monitor and control the equipment and devices used in critical infrastructure. The Canadian Cyber Security Centre describes how ICS and […]
The Auditor General’s 2013 Work Plan included a review of construction contracts managed by Toronto Water. Toronto Water oversees work performed by contractors engaged to install, repair and rehabilitate the City’s water and wastewater systems. The objective of this review was to assess the extent to which management and administrative controls ensure the City’s interest […]
The objective of this audit was to determine if Toronto Water’s inspection and enforcement activities, including mandatory pollution prevention planning, are effective in ensuring businesses meet the requirements of the City’s Sewer Use By-law (Municipal Code Chapter 681 – Sewers). Our review identified improvements to inspection and enforcement activities and pollution prevention planning. Due to […]
The objective of this audit was to assess whether the City’s wastewater treatment program was being managed economically, efficiently and in compliance with City policies and legislative requirements. Due to the scope of the work involved, this audit was divided into two phases. In Phase One, reported to the September 24, 2007 meeting of Audit […]
The objective of this review was to assess whether procedures were in place to adequately monitor the award and management of Toronto Water and Sewer emergency repair contracts. This audit is one of a series of audits conducted in relation to the management of construction or construction related activities. Certain of the issues identified in […]
The objective of this review was to assess whether the City’s wastewater treatment program was being managed economically, efficiently and in compliance with City policies and legislative requirements. Due to the scope of the work involved, this review was divided into two phases. Phase One of this review focused on controls over payroll processing, overtime […]