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 […]
The objective of this review was to assess the adequacy of the East York Curling Club’s system of internal control over revenues, inventory management and compliance with policies and procedures related to cash handling and purchasing. Most of the projects completed by the Auditor General’s Office are usually Divisional in nature and encompass large scale […]
The Auditor General’s Annual Audit Work Plan included a review of the City’s major revenue billing, collection and related processes. Included in our work plan is a review of revenue collected in relation to the Toronto Island ferry service. Ferry services are operated by the Marine Operations Unit, a unit within the Parks, Forestry and […]
The Auditor General’s review, entitled “Toronto Zoo Construction Contracts Review – Tundra Project” was conducted as part of the Auditor General’s 2009 Annual Work Plan. The objective of this review was to assess the adequacy of controls in tendering, award and management of construction contracts. The review focused on the construction and consulting contracts related […]
Our review identified opportunities for strengthening controls in the administration of parking tag revenues. Certain of our recommendations, however, will necessitate negotiation with the Province and will require legislative change. In view of the significant potential revenue opportunities, such negotiations should occur as soon as possible.
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 […]