Ottawa, 26 November 2013—In his Fall 2013 report tabled today in Parliament, Auditor General Michael Ferguson examines a number of issues which government has been struggling to address, with some significant direct and indirect impacts on Canadians. These issues include online government services, food recalls, illegal entry into Canada, emergency management on First Nations reserves, oversight of rail safety, disaster relief for agricultural producers, and internal controls over financial reporting. The report also covers the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy, and offshore banking.
“A look over the audits we are reporting on today show that in many cases, the results need to be improved,” said Mr. Ferguson. “Even when government identifies a problem, it takes too long to develop and implement solutions.”
“Departments need to focus on critical success factors that are proven to work,” said Mr. Ferguson. “These include setting clear priorities, applying lessons learned, and monitoring deliverables against timelines and objectives.”
The Auditor General will be holding a news conference at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa at 11:30 a.m.
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