Procurement and contract fraud is extremely difficult to detect because, in the case of bid rigging, kickbacks, and illegal gratuities for example, it generally involves collusion between parties external to the City. While there has to be a balance between controls and an effective procurement process, it is important that controls are continually evaluated. The […]
In June 2000, Audit Committee requested that the Auditor General submit an annual report on the status of fraud and related matters. This report represents the 2013 annual report relating to fraud activities at the City. This report only includes those activities reported to the Auditor General. It does not represent an overall picture of […]
The Auditor General’s 2013 Audit Work Plan included an audit of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) bus maintenance program. The TTC Bus Maintenance and Shops Department provides regular maintenance and repair services to a large fleet of vehicles and equipment. Due to the Department’s extensive operations, the audit was divided into two separate phases. Phase […]
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 […]
Over the past number of weeks, significant concerns have been raised in connection with the activities of one of the former subsidiary companies of Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC). The Auditor General has had discussions with both the Chair of the Board and the President and Chief Executive Officer, in connection with this matter. The […]
The Auditor General’s 2013 Audit Work Plan included a review of controls over payroll and scheduling processes at the City Emergency Medical Services Division (EMS). This review was selected due to: the significant amount of funds involved the number of complaints received by the Auditor General’s Fraud and Waste Hotline This report identifies a number […]
This report provides information relating to the 2014 budget for the Auditor General’s Office and a budget for approval by the Audit Committee. An analysis of the budget request is as follows: 2014 Budget Request 2013 Approved Budget Increase % Budget $4,639,100 $4,177,600 $461,500 11.04 The budget request of the Auditor General for 2014 has […]
The purpose of this report is to provide the Audit Committee and City Council with an update on the 2012 audited financial statements of Arenas and Community Centres. The 2012 audited financial statements of the majority of Arenas and Community Centres were provided to Audit Committee at its July 4, 2013 meeting. The signed financial […]
The Auditor General’s 2013 Audit Work Plan included a review of the IT Service Desk Unit in the Information Technology Division. The objective of this review was to assess adequacy of management controls to ensure the effective operation of the IT Service Desk and timely resolution of end-user requests, incidents and problems. This report contains […]