The Auditor General’s revised 2013 Work Plan included a review of the redevelopment of the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts (“Sony Centre”). The objective of this review was to assess the management of the redevelopment of the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts and its effectiveness in achieving the objectives in its business plan. […]
The Auditor General’s 2013 Work Plan included a review of capital projects approved by Council in preparation for the 2015 Pan American/Parapan American Games. In November 2009 the City of Toronto was selected to host the 2015 Pan American/Parapan American Games. Council approved funding of $96 million as the City’s contribution for a festival site […]
The Auditor General’s 2013 Audit Work Plan included a review of employees’ absenteeism due to illness or personal injury. Absenteeism has a direct impact on productivity that often results in additional costs to the city from employment of replacement staff and overtime. In 2013, the estimated direct cost of salaries paid to absent employees amounted […]
This report is to advise Audit Committee on the status of two significant audit reports relating to the Toronto Transit Commission and the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts. Both of these projects were included in the Auditor General’s 2013 Work Plan.
The Auditor General’s Audit Work Plan included a review of City controls over training, conferences and related travel expenses. The Work Plan is intended to address a combination of major program areas as well as those areas of less financial significance. In the latter case, while the areas reviewed may not involve significant funds, they […]
A review of the District 2 daytime residential curbside collection contract was requested by City Council at its meeting of May 17, 2011 and consequently, included in the Auditor General’s 2013 Work Plan. City Council awarded the District 2 curbside collection contract to Green For Life Environmental East Corporation at its meeting of October 24 […]
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 […]
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 […]