This report provides information relating to the 2011 budget for the Auditor General’s Office. In normal circumstances the budget of the Auditor General’s Office would be tabled with the Audit Committee sometime in November, prior to submission to the Budget Committee. Due to the election and the compressed budget process timeframe this was not possible. […]
The Auditor General’s Office received a complaint, through its operation of the City’s Fraud and Waste Hotline Program, involving allegations of retribution in contravention of the City’s Fraud Prevention Policy. The complainant, who had been terminated without cause, alleged that the termination was related to a complaint made to the Auditor General’s Office. Given the […]
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 […]
The Auditor General’s annual work plan included a review of the Information and Technology Division’s SAP Competency Centre. The objective of this audit was to review the adequacy and effectiveness of practices used by the SAP Competency Centre in managing the SAP Program with a view to identifying opportunities for improvement and cost savings. Our […]
The Auditor General’s 2009 Audit Work Plan included a review of construction contracts. This particular review relates to the renovation of 129 Peter Street Assessment and Referral Centre and Homeless Shelter. The objective of this review was to assess the adequacy of controls in the management of the contract. This report contains 14 recommendations. The […]
The Auditor General’s annual work plan included a review of the Revenue Services Division’s administration of the municipal land transfer tax. Our review identified areas where opportunities exist to ensure that this new tax program is effectively managed and administered according to the intent of City Council. Accordingly, we have issued a report which contains […]
This review was conducted as part of the Auditor General’s 2009 Annual Work Plan. The objective of this audit was to determine what steps the City has taken to address risks related to the emerging use of wireless technology. Specific areas reviewed include an analysis of existing wireless related policies, general management and operational practices […]
The Auditor General’s Audit Work Plan included a review of the City’s administration of the insurance and risk management program. This is the first time this program has been the subject of an Auditor General review. This review was selected based on the importance of the program in the context of risk management at the […]
This report responds to a request from the Audit Committee that the Auditor General, “provide the value added of his department.” At the request of the Audit Committee, attempts have been made to identify the extent of the quantifiable financial benefits which have resulted from the work conducted by the Auditor General’s Office. While certain […]