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 […]
This is the 2016 annual report on fraud, waste and wrongdoing at the City including the activities of the Fraud and Waste Hotline. It highlights those issues that have been communicated to the Auditor General’s Office. It does not represent an overall picture of fraud or other wrongdoing across the City.
The Auditor General was contacted and requested to review a pending property acquisition at Finch Avenue West and Arrow Road by the Toronto Parking Authority (TPA). The Auditor General has submitted a report to the Board of Directors of the Toronto Parking Authority that focused on one aspect of this acquisition. There are several other […]