Corporate services (transition binder 2019)
Corporate services at a glance
- Provides “back office” support to the FCAC
- Information Management/Information Technology (IM/IT) services
- Corporate reporting
- Project management services
- Administrative services (e.g., accommodations, procurement)
- Access to information and privacy services
- Financial services
- Security services
- 46 positions:
- 2 – CFO/Assistant Commissioner Corporate Services Secretariat
- 20 – IM/IT Directorate
- 7 – Corporate Reporting and Project Management Directorate
- 17 – Finance and Administration Directorate
Corporate services branch: Structure and responsibilities
- Werner Liedtke, Chief Financial Officer/Assistant Commissioner (Corporate Services)
- André Gilbert, Director, IM/IT (REX-07)
- Vacant, Director, Corporate Reporting/Project Management (REX-07)
- Paul Potvin, Director, Finance and Administration (REX-07)
IM/IT key responsibilities
- IT Infrastructure Services
- Networks
- IT security
- IM
- Record management
- Business Intelligence/Analysis
- Identify business requirements
- Support data analytics
Corporate reporting/Project management key responsibilities
- Corporate Reporting
- Annual business plan
- Departmental results framework
- Corporate risk profile
- Performance measurement
- Project Management
- Project Management Office
- Support governance
- Performance measurement
Finance and administration key responsibilities
- Financial services
- Procurement services
- Accommodations
- Access to information and privacy
- Security
Priorities
- Provide information management and information technology services to sustain FCAC operations
- Acquire new information technology services to support business requirements
- Deliver project management services
- Comply with Government of Canada corporate reporting requirements
- Provide administrative and financial services
- Create a workplace modernization plan
What we do: IM/IT
- Information Management/Information Technologies' works towards helping FCAC achieve its strategic objectives
- This is done by investing in the most valuable IM/IT solutions and by providing a sustainable, flexible and innovative IM/IT environment that enables business outcomes, while incorporating the Government of Canada strategic direction for its IM/IT services
- Infrastructure
- Infrastructure Technology planning
- Server and Databases
- Networks
- Workstations and Mobile Devices
- IT Security
- Service Desk
- Information Management
- Information Management Services
- Record Keeping Services
- EDRMS Evolution, Operations, Training and File Plan
- Second Level Support
- Analysis Services
- Business Case Support
- Requirement Management
- Quality Assurance
- Business Intelligence
- Dashboard Reporting
- Second Level Support
- Delivery Services
- IT Solutions Development and Support
- COTS and Application Configuration
- Intranet Support and Evolution
- Second Level Support
Priorities
Priorities over the next 3 years
- Enable the implementation of the new Financial Consumer Protection Framework (FCPF)
- Maintain a sustainable IM/IT environment that supports FCAC’s resilience
- Introduce a focus on IM-IT innovation that bolsters FCAC’s agility and resilience
Priorities 2019-2020
- Select an option for our long term case management system
- Initiate the FCPF IT components
- Move toward FCAC’s compliance with the Record Keeping Directive
- Enhance our infrastructure resilience – 'Prepare for the Cloud'
- Business Number Directive
What we do: Corporate reporting
- Lead key activities related to
- Planning
- Performance measurement and reporting
- Outcome management
- Performance audit and evaluation
- Work with stakeholders to ensure adherence to corporate planning framework and TBS policy requirements (including the Policy on Results)
- Develop guidance, monitor compliance and provide ad hoc support to ensure an integrated approach to performance measurement strategies in alignment with business activities, FCAC’s strategic direction, priorities and objectives
What we do: Project management office
- Deliver project support to the Agency by providing the tools and guidance in project management processes and methodologies
- Provide mentoring and coaching in an effort to raise the project management maturity level of the organization and improve the Agency's ability to complete projects on time, on budget, within scope and to the expected quality and satisfaction
- Provide Project Portfolio Management process, governance and support to ensure oversite, strategic alignment, capacity planning and resource allocation that will contribute to the performance and health of the Agency's overall portfolio of projects
Priorities
- Financial Literacy Summative Evaluation
- Departmental Results Framework (DRF) Amendment / Performance Measurement
- Corporate Risk Profile
- Corporate Business Planning
- Corporate Reporting (Departmental Report /GC InfoBase, Corporate Scorecard, Annual Report)
- Project Support:
- Financial Consumer Protection Framework (FCPF)
- Budget Planner
- CHP Industry Review
- Seniors Code
- Supervision FW Phase 2
- Staffing (Corporate Planning & Reporting Analyst, Manager)
What we do: Finance and administration
Finance and Administration supports the Agency’s programs by providing internal services and expertise in various areas, including
- Finance
- Corporate accounting
- Financial Operations
- Financial Planning (Budgeting and Forecasting)
- Financial Reporting
- Administration
- Procurement / Contracting
- Accommodations
- Security
- Financial Administration (for Corporate Services) / Reception
- Travel Coordination
- Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP)
Priorities
1. Workplace Modernization (3 year project)
- Complete renovations and move staff into expanded (former CRA) space on 5th floor
- In collaboration with PSPC, plan and design the entire workspace for the 5th and 6th floors
2. Core Control Audit (shared with other divisions)
- Complete implementation of the Management Action Plan
- Provide Office of the Comptroller General (OCG) with evidence to confirm improvements to internal controls
3. Finance
- Repatriate the Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) functions from TBS
4. Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP)
- Implement the ATIP Online Request Service (AORS)
Internal & external stakeholders
- Department of Finance
- Approval of Delegation of Financial Signing Authorities and Budget (via Business Plan)
- Obtain short-term loans (as necessary)
- Office of the Comptroller General (OCG)
- Matters related to the Core Control Audit
- Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), including the Receiver General (RG)
- For procurement beyond FCAC’s authorities (PSPC/SSC)
- Utilize for workspace leasing and construction (PSPC)
- Trial Balances and Public Accounts (RG)
- Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI)
- OSFI completes the annual assessment calculations for FCAC
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