Territorial government is working to implement the Auditor General’s recommendations
Yellowknife, 14 February 2012—Departments and other organizations of the territorial government have made satisfactory progress in implementing a number of recommendations from reports tabled in the Legislative Assembly since 2006, says Michael Ferguson, the Auditor General of Canada, in his Report delivered today to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. In other areas, however, he says progress has been unsatisfactory.
“Even where we found satisfactory progress, more work is needed to fully implement our previous recommendations and resolve the problems we identified,” said Mr. Ferguson.
The audit found that progress has been satisfactory in managing homeownership programs, strengthening contracting policies, monitoring education councils, and addressing deficiencies in adult literacy and basic education programs. Actions have also been taken to improve the processing of workers’ compensation claims.
However, progress has been unsatisfactory in monitoring local housing organizations, developing a strategic plan for housing, and improving contract administration. In addition, not all day care facilities are inspected annually, as required by legislation.
The report points out three barriers to progress in implementing recommendations: inadequate information to manage programs and make decisions, insufficient monitoring of program delivery by third parties, and an absence of detailed action plans setting out explicitly how and when organizations intend to implement recommendations in reports of the Auditor General.
“Addressing these barriers should lead to more effective program management across the Northwest Territories government,” said Mr. Ferguson.
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