PACP Committee News Release
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Standing Committee on Public Accounts |
HOUSE OF COMMONS CHAMBRE DES COMMUNES OTTAWA, CANADA K1A 0A6 |
Comité permanent des comptes publics |
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NEWS RELEASE
The Office of the Auditor General continues to show leadership
Ottawa, June 16, 2009 -
The Office of the Auditor General has shown leadership by seeking internal savings, through its departmental performance report, and by having a peer review of its operations, according to a report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts presented in the House of Commons today.
Each year, the Public Accounts Committee holds a hearing on the Office of the Auditor General’s (OAG) estimates, report on plans and priorities, and departmental performance report. The Committee believes it has an important role to play in holding the OAG to account for its performance on behalf of Parliament and the citizens of Canada.
Given the current economic circumstances, the OAG decided not to request additional funds for the current fiscal year. The Committee commends the OAG for its leadership in seeking internal savings; although, the Committee hopes that the planned savings do not impair the OAG’s ability to continue to provide excellent work to Parliament.
While some Departmental Performance Reports have shown improvements, there is still progress to be made. The Committee believes that the OAG’s performance reports could serve as a model for other organizations, and the Committee would like to compliment the OAG on the quality of its reporting to Parliament.
The OAG is currently planning for a peer review of its operations. The Committee commends the OAG for taking the initiative to have this review done. The Committee looks forward to examining the results of this review when completed.
The Committee finds great value in the OAG’s work and looks forward to continuing its strong relationship with the OAG.
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