Why This Audit Matters Given the significant amount spent on construction contracts, they can be a prime target for corruption and collusion activities. City staff need to be vigilant in monitoring and detecting unusual bid patterns. The audit identified several red flags of potential bid rigging by certain contractors in paving contracts and highlighted the […]
In 2002, a Fraud and Waste Hotline was established to allow employees, councillors and members of the public to report allegations of fraud, waste or other wrongdoing without fear of retribution. Benefits of the Fraud and Waste Hotline Program Protect City assets Reduce losses Deter fraud, wrongdoing and waste Strengthen internal controls Improve policies and […]
In its deliberation of the City’s 2017 budget, City Council approved a temporary increase of $1.0 million to the Auditor General’s 2017 Operating Budget to provide additional capacity to undertake value for money audits and investigations, subject to a report back to Audit and Executive Committees on a revised Audit Work Plan. City Council’s decision […]