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SECTION III – SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

Organizational Information

This image represents the organizational makeup of the Canadian Human Rights Commission: The Chief Commissioner is at the head of the organization, which is made up of four different branches. The Commission members and the Secretary General report directly to the Chief Commissioner. The Secretary General is supported by the following branches: Dispute Resolution, Discrimination Prevention, Knowledge Centre, and Corporate Management and Corporate Secretary. The Dispute Resolution Branch is supported by the following units: Resolution Services, Investigations and Litigation Services. The Discrimination Prevention Branch includes Regional Offices, the Employment Equity Compliance Division, the Prevention Initiatives and Liaison Division, and the Communications Division. The Knowledge Centre includes the Research and Statistical Analysis Division, the Legal Advisory Services and Regulatory Affairs Division, the National Aboriginal Initiative and Strategic Initiatives. The Corporate Management Branch and Corporate Secretary is supported by the Executive Secretariat and International Program, the Financial and Administrative Services Division, the Human Resources Division, the Information Management and Information Technology Division, the Planning, Audit and Evaluation Division and the Learning and Professional Development Division.






Table 1: Comparison of Planned to Actual Spending (including Full-time Equivalents)
(thousands of dollars)
  2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007
  Actual Spending * Actual Spending Main
Estimates
Planned
Spending**
Total
Authorities
Actual
Spending
Foster understanding of and compliance with the Canadian Human Rights Act -    19,487 17,945 18,241 18,803 18,658
Employment equity audits in federal and federally regulated work places -    2,902 3,060 2,724 3,318 2,471

Total 20,941 22,389 21,005 20,965 22,121 21,129
Less: Non-respendable revenue -    -    N/A  -    N/A  -   
Plus: Cost of services received without charge 3,382 3,405 N/A 3,204 N/A  3,261

Total Commission Spending 24,323 25,794 N/A  24,169 N/A  24,390
             
Full-time equivalents 192 190 N/A  196 N/A  180



*
 
Reflects the best forecast of total planned spending to the end of the fiscal year.

** These figures reflect adjustments made following the November 2005 restructuring.

 

Graph depicting the actual spending of the Commission over the past five years. Spending decreased from 2002-2003 to 2004-2005, then increased in 2005-2006 and decreased again in 2006-2007.

 

During the five past years, the actual spending of the Commission has fluctuated, reaching a maximum of $23.6 million in 2002-2003. Those fluctuations were mainly due to temporary funding received for the following reasons and which was mostly sunsetted in March 2006:

  • to assist the Commission in meeting its responsibilities under the Canadian Human Rights Act (permanent funding) and the Employment Equity Act (this funding sunsetted in March 2003);

  • to participate in the hearings of three major pay equity complaints before the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (this funding sunsetted in March 2006);

  • to fund the development of a new Complaints Management System and Employment Equity Audit Tracking System (this funding sunsets in March 2008);

  • to provide resources for the reduction of the complaints backlog, including those related to pay equity (this funding sunsetted in March 2006);

  • to support the Commission's Legal Services Division with regards to program integrity pressures (permanent funding); and

  • to fund salary increases resulting from collective bargaining agreements and executive salary increases (permanent funding).



Table 2: Resources by Program Activity
($ thousands)
  2006-2007

Budgetary

Main
Estimates
Planned
Spending
Total
Authorities
Actual
Spending
Foster understanding of and compliance with the Canadian Human Rights Act
Operating
17,945 18,241 18,803 18,658
Employment equity audits in federal and federally regulated work places
Operating
3,060 2,724 3,318 2,471

Total Commission 21,005 20,965 22,121 21,129



 



Table 3: Voted and Statutory Items
($ thousands)
Vote or
Statutory Item
Truncated Vote or
Statutory Wording

2006-2007

Main
Estimates
Planned
Spending
Total
Authorities
Actual
Spending
10 Program expenditures 18,643 18,603 19,780 18,788
(S) Contributions to employee benefit plans 2,362 2,362 2,341 2,341

  Total Commission 21,005 20,965 22,121 21,129


The 2006-2007 Total Authorities represent an increase of approximately of $1. 1 million or 5% over the 2006-2007 Total Main Estimates of $ 21 million. This difference represents funding received through the Supplementary Estimates for 2005-2006 operating budget carry forward and for the salary increases resulting from the collective bargaining agreements.


 



Table 4: Services Received Without Charge
($ thousands)
  2006-2007
  Actual
Spending
Accommodation provided by Public Works and Government Services Canada 2,273
Employer's contribution to the health and dental insurance plans and
expenditures paid by Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
981
Workers' compensation coverage provided by Human Resources and Social Development Canada 6
Salary and associated expenditures of legal services provided by the Department of Justice Canada 1

Total 2006-2007 Services received without charge 3,261


 

 



Table 5: Resource Requirements by Branch
($ thousands)
   
  2006-2007
  Foster understanding of and compliance with the Canadian Human Rights Act Employment equity audits in federal and federally regulated work places Total
Executive Offices (1)
Planned Spending 600 223 883
Actual Spending 792 166 958

Dispute Resolution Branch (2)
Planned Spending 6,812 - 6,812
Actual Spending 6,855 - 6,855

Discrimination Prevention Branch (3)
Planned Spending 3,262 1,875 5,137
Actual Spending 3,567 1,698 5,265

Knowledge Center (4)
Planned Spending * 3,458 - 3,458
Actual Spending 2,917 78 2,995

Corporate Management Branch and Corporate Secretary (5)
Planned Spending * 4,049 626 4,675
Actual Spending 4,527 529 5,056

Total Commission
Planned Spending
18,241 2,724 20,965
Actual Spending 18,658 2,471 21,129


* These figures reflect changes made to the organizational chart during the year.
 
(1) Composed of:
Chief Commissioner's Office
Secretary General's Office
(4) Composed of:
Director General's Office
Research and Statistical Analysis Division
Policy and Regulatory Affairs Division
Strategic Initiatives Division
Library Services
National Aboriginal Initiative Division
   
(2) Composed of:
Deputy Secretary General's Office
Pre-Complaint Services Division
Alternative Dispute Resolution Services Division
Investigations Division
Litigation Services Division
(5) Composed of:
Director General's Office
Financial and Administrative Services Division
Planning, Internal Audit and Evaluation Division
Information Management and Information Technology Division
Human Resources Division
Learning and Professional Development Branch
Executive Secretariat & International Program Division
(3) Composed of:
Director General's Office
Prevention Initiatives and Liaison Division
Employment Equity Compliance Division
Communications Division
Regional Offices (5)
 

 


 



Table 6: Details on Project Spending
($ thousands)
  Current Estimated Total Cost 2002-2006

2006-2007

Actual
Spending
Main
Estimates
Planned
Spending
Total
Authorities
Actual
Spending
Foster understanding of and compliance with the Canadian Human Rights Act
Case management technology project
1,400 954 450 450 - -

Project phase: Planning of the phase 4 - Implementation of the Case and audit management system has been reprofiled to 2007-2008.


 

Table 7: Financial Statements

Statement of Management Responsibility

Responsibility for the integrity and objectivity of the accompanying financial statements for the year ended
March 31, 2007, and all information contained in these statements rests with Commission management. These financial statements have been prepared by management in accordance with Treasury Board accounting policies which are consistent with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles for the public sector.

Management is responsible for the integrity and objectivity of the information in these financial statements. Some of the information in the financial statements is based on management's best estimates and judgment and gives due consideration to materiality. To fulfil its accounting and reporting responsibilities, management maintains a set of accounts that provides a centralized record of the Commission's financial transactions. Financial information submitted to the Public Accounts of Canada and included in the Commission's Departmental Performance Report is consistent with these financial statements.

Management maintains a system of financial management and internal control designed to provide reasonable assurance that financial information is reliable, that assets are safeguarded and that transactions are in accordance with the Financial Administration Act, are executed in accordance with prescribed regulations, within Parliamentary authorities, and are properly recorded to maintain accountability of Government funds. Management also seeks to ensure the objectivity and integrity of data in its financial statements by careful selection, training and development of qualified staff, by organizational arrangements that provide appropriate divisions of responsibility, and by communication programs aimed at ensuring that regulations, policies, standards and managerial authorities are understood throughout the Commission.

The financial statements of the Commission have not been audited.

 


_______________________________________
Jennifer Lynch, Q.C.
Chief Commissioner
Ottawa, Ontario

June 22, 2007

_______________________________________
Kathryn Hamilton
Acting Director General, Corporate Management
Ottawa, Ontario

June 22, 2007


 

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

For the year ended March 31
(in dollars)


      2007 2006
  Foster
understanding of
and compliance
with the Canadian
Human Rights Act
Employment
equity audits
in federal
and federally
regulated work
places
Total Total

Operating Expenses (note 9)        
Salaries, wages and benefits 14,989,294 2,068,839 17,058,133 18,414,781
Professional and special services 2,314,908 211,051 2,525,959 3,012,018
Rentals 2,167,071 287,369 2,454,440 2,497,002
Travel and relocation 576,355 21,378 597,733 601,629
Communication 376,020 21,205 397,225 416,422
Repairs and maintenance 159,867 10,213 170,080 209,068
Utilities, material and supplies 159,178 9,664 168,842 200,842
Information 145,559 8,206 153,765 163,738
Equipment expenses 109,096 8,268 117,364 264,398
Amortization of tangible capital assets 90,298 13,493 103,791 96,855
Loss on write-off of tangible capital assets 3,068    232 3,300 -
Claims against the Crown and court awards 2,000 1,000 3,000 -
Miscellaneous 1,626 44 1,670 486

Total Operating Expenses 21,094,340 2,660,962 23,755,302 25,877,259

Revenues
Gain on disposal of tangible capital assets
3,792 287 4,079 -
Miscellaneous revenues 29,585 5,336 34,921 344

Total Revenues 33,377 5,623 39,000 344

Net Cost of Operations 21,060,963 2,655,339 23,716,302 25,876,915

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

Statement of Financial Position (unaudited)

As at March 31
(in dollars)


  2007 2006
Assets    
Financial Assets
Accounts receivable (note 4)
350,131 136,229
Advances - petty cash 2,800 3,350

Total Financial Assets

352,931 139,579
Non-Financial Assets
Prepaid expenses
8,065 -
Tangible capital assets (note 5) 342,809 346,619

Total Non-Financial Assets
350,874 346,619
Total Assets 703,805 486,198

Liabilities    
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (note 6) 1,364,916 2,198,473
Vacation pay and compensatory leave 708,600 886,900
Guarantee deposits accounts 9,000 -
Employee severance benefits (note 7b) 3,045,000 3,280,000

Total Liabilities

5,127,516 6,365,373

Equity of Canada (4,423,711) (5,879,175)

Total Liabilities and Equity of Canada 703,805 486,198

Contractual obligations (note 8)    


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

Statement of Equity (unaudited)

For the year ended March 31
(in dollars)


  2007 2006
     
Equity of Canada    
Equity of Canada, beginning of year (5,879,175) (5,453,181)
Net cost of operations (23,716,302) (25,876,915)
Current year appropriations used (note 3b) 21,129,203 22,388,988
Revenue not available for spending (102,477) (4,260)
Change in net position in the Consolidated Revenue
Fund (note 3c)
(883,640) (338,407)
Services received without charge from other
government departments (note 9)
3,261,400 3,404,600

Equity of Canada, end of the year (4,423,711) (3,404,175)


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

Statement of Cash Flow (unaudited)

For the year ended March 31
(in dollars)


  2007 2006
Operating Activities    
Net Cost of Operations 23,716,302 25,876,915
Non-cash items included in Net Cost of Operations:
Amortization of tangible capital assets (note 5)
(103,791) (96,855)
Loss on write-off of tangible capital assets (3,300) -
Services received without charge from other
government departments (note 9)
(3,261,400) (3,404,600)
Gain on disposal of tangible capital assets 4,079 -
     
Variations in Statement of Financial Position:    
Increase (decrease) in accounts receivable 213,902 (81,973)
Increase (decrease) in advances - petty cash (550) 150
Increase in prepaid expenses 8,065 -
Increase in guarantee deposits accounts (9,000) -
Decrease (increase) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities 833,557 (211,207)
Decrease in vacation pay and compensatory leave 178,300 96,600
Decrease (increase) in employee severance benefits 235,000 (262,500)

Cash Used by Operating Activities 21,811,164 21,916,530

Capital Investment Activities    
Acquisitions of tangible capital assets (note 5) 103,281 129,791
Proceeds from disposal of tangible capital asset (4,079) -

Cash Used by Capital Investment Activities 99,202 129,791

Net Cash Provided by Government 21,910,366 22,046,321


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

Notes to the Financial Statements (unaudited)

1. Authority and Objective

The Canadian Human Rights Commission was established in 1977 under Schedule II of the Financial Administration Act in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act.

The mandate of the Canadian Human Rights Commission is to discourage and reduce discriminatory practices by dealing with complaints of discrimination on the prohibited grounds in the Canadian Human Rights Act; conducting audits of federal departments and agencies and federally regulated private companies to ensure compliance with the Employment Equity Act; conducting research and information programs; and working closely with other levels of government, employers, service providers, and community organizations to promote human rights principles.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Treasury Board accounting policies, which are consistent with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles for the public sector.

Significant accounting policies are as follows:

(a) Parliamentary appropriations

The Commission is financed by the Government of Canada through Parliamentary appropriations. Appropriations provided to the Commission do not parallel financial reporting according to generally accepted accounting principles since appropriations are primarily based on cash flow requirements. Consequently, items recognized in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Financial Position are not necessarily the same as those provided through appropriations from Parliament. Note 3 provides a high-level reconciliation between the bases of reporting.

(b) Net cash provided by government

The Commission operates within the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF), which is administered by the Receiver General for Canada. All cash received by the Commission is deposited to the CRF and all cash disbursements made by the Commission are paid from the CRF. The net cash provided by government is the difference between all cash receipts and all cash disbursements, including transactions between departments of the federal government.

(c) Change in net position in the Consolidated Revenue Fund

Change in net position in the Consolidated Revenue Fund is the difference between the net cash provided by the Government and appropriations used in a year, excluding the amount of non respendable revenue recorded by the Commission. It results from timing differences between when a transaction affects appropriations and when it is processed through the CRF.

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

(d) Revenues

Revenues are accounted for in the period in which the underlying transaction or event occurred that gave rise to the revenues.

(e) Expenses

Expenses are recorded on the accrual basis:

  • Vacation pay and compensatory leave are expensed as the benefits accrue to employees under their respective terms of employment.
  • Services received without charge by other government departments for accommodation, employer's contribution to the health and dental insurance plans, worker's compensation coverage and legal services are recorded as operating expenses at their estimated cost.

(f) Employee future benefits

Pension benefits

Eligible employees participate in the Public Service Pension Plan, a multi-employer plan administered by the Government of Canada.  The Commission's contributions to the Plan are charged to expenses in the year incurred and represent the total Commission obligation to the Plan.  Current legislation does not require the Commission to make contributions for any actuarial deficiencies of the Plan.

Severance benefits

Employees are entitled to severance benefits under collective agreements or conditions of employment.  These benefits are accrued as employees render the services necessary to earn them.  The obligation relating to the benefits earned by employees is calculated using information derived from the results of the actuarially determined liability for employee severance benefits for the Government as a whole.

(g) Accounts receivable

Accounts receivable are stated at amounts expected to be ultimately realized. A provision is made for accounts receivable where recovery is considered uncertain.

(h) Tangible capital assets

Tangible capital assets and leasehold improvements having an initial cost greater than $5,000 are recorded at their acquisition cost and are amortized on a straight line basis over their estimated useful lives, as follows:


Tangible capital asset class Amortization period

Informatics hardware 3 to 5 years
Informatics software 3 to 5 years
Other equipment 1 to 15 years
Motor vehicles 5 years
Leasehold improvements Over the term of the lease


Amortization of the tangible capital asset commences the month following the asset is put into service.

(i) Measurement uncertainty

The preparation of these financial statements in accordance with Treasury Board accounting policies, which are consistent with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles for the public sector, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses reported in the financial statements. At the time of preparation of these statements, management believes the estimates and assumptions to be reasonable. The liability for employee severance benefits and the useful life of tangible capital assets are the most significant items where estimates are used. Actual results could significantly differ from those estimated. Management's estimates are reviewed periodically and, as adjustments become necessary, they are recorded in the financial statements in the year they become known.

3. Parliamentary Appropriations

The Commission receives its funding through annual Parliamentary appropriations.  Items recognized in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Financial Position in one year may be funded through Parliamentary appropriations in prior, current or future years.  Accordingly, the Commission has different net results of operations for the year on a government funding basis than on an accrual accounting basis.  The following tables present the reconciliation between the current year appropriations used, the net cost of operations and the net cash provided by the Government:

(a) Reconciliation of net cost of operations to current year appropriations used:


(in dollars) 2007 2006

Net Cost of Operations 23,716,302 25,876,915
Items affecting net cost of operations but not affecting appropriations:    
Services received without charge from other government departments (note 9) (3,261,400) (3,404,600)
Amortization of tangible capital assets (103,791) (96,855)
Revenue not available for spending 102,477 4,260
Loss on write-off of tangible capital assets (3,300) -   
Variation in vacation pay and compensatory leave 178,300 96,600
Variation in employee severance benefits 235,000 (262,500)
Other adjustments 154,269 54,019
Justice Canada fees -    (8,642)

  (2,698,445) (3,617,718)

Items not affecting net cost of operations but affecting appropriations:    
Acquisitions of tangible capital assets 103,281 129,791
Variation in prepaid expenses 8,065 -

  111,346 129,791

Current year appropriation used 21,129,203 22,388,988


 

(b) Appropriations provided and used:

 


(in dollars) 2007 2006

Program expenditures - Vote 10 19,776,450 20,311,000
Statutory - Contributions to employee benefits plan 2,340,943 2,626,882
Proceeds from the disposal of surplus Crown assets 4,095 24

  22,121,488 22,937,906
Lapsed (988,204) (548,908)

  21,133,284 22,388,998
Proceeds from the disposal of surplus Crown assets available for use in the subsequent year (4,081) (10)

Current year appropriation used 21,129,203 22,388,988


 

(c) Reconciliation of net cash provided by Government to current year appropriations used:

 


(in dollars) 2007 2006

Net cash provided by Government 21,910,366 22,046,321
Revenue not available for spending 102,477 4,260
Change in net position in the Consolidated Revenue Fund:    
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable (213,902) 81,973
Decrease (increase) in advances - petty cash 550 (150)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities (833,557) 211,207
Increase in guarantee deposits accounts 9,000 -
Other adjustments 154,269 54,019
Justice Canada fees - (8,642)

  (883,640) 338,407

Current year appropriation used 21,129,203 22,388,988


 

4. Accounts Receivable


(in dollars) 2007 2006

Other government departments 169,836 52,194
External parties 180,295 84,035

  350,131 136,229


 

5. Tangible Capital Assets

 


Tangible capital assets
(in dollars)
Balance beginning of year Acquisitions Disposals / write-offs Adjustments Balance end of year

Informatics hardware 187,424 - (32,306) 155,118
Informatics software 68,662 64,819 -    133,481
Other equipment 89,563 38,462 16,699 144,724
Motor vehicles 22,040 (22,040) -
Leasehold improvements 407,153 - -    407,153

  774,842 103,281 (37,647) 840,476

Accumulated amortization
(in dollars)
Balance beginning of year Amortization Disposals / write-offs Adjustments Balance end of year

Informatics hardware 111,911 13,770 (12,307) 113,374
Informatics software 28,902 19,408 -    48,310
Other equipment 53,282 12,045 -    65,327
Motor vehicles 20,938 1,102 (22,040) -
Leasehold improvements 213,190 57,466 -    270,656

  428,223 103,791 (34,347) 497,667

Net book value
(in dollars)
    2007 2006

Informatics hardware     41,744 75,513
Informatics software     85,171 39,760
Other equipment     79,397 36,281
Motor vehicles     - 1,102
Leasehold improvements     136,497 193,963

      342,809 346,619


Amortization expense for the year ended March 31, 2007 is $103,791 ($96,855 in 2006).

 

6. Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities

 


(in dollars) 2007 2006

External parties    
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
756,540 1,152,622
Accrued salaries
319,937 342,190
Other government departments    
Accounts payable
288,439 703,661

  1,364,916 2,198,473


 

7. Employee Future Benefits

a) Pension benefits
The Commission's employees participate in the Public Service Pension Plan, which is sponsored and administered by the Government of Canada.  Pension benefits provide for pensions equal to 2% of the average of the five highest consecutive years' salary for each year of service to a maximum of 35 years.  The benefits are integrated with Canada/Quebec Pension Plan benefits and they are indexed to inflation.

Both the employees and the Commission contribute to the cost of the Plan.  In 2006-2007, the expenses amount to $2,095,144 ($2,364,194 in 2005-2006), which represents approximately 2.2 times (2.6 in 2005-2006) the contributions by employees.

The Commission's responsibility with regard to the Plan is limited to its contributions. Actuarial surpluses or deficiencies are recognized in the financial statements of the Government of Canada, as the Plan's sponsor.

b) Severance benefits
The Commission provides severance benefits to its employees based on eligibility, years of service and final salary. The liability for severance benefits is not funded by Parliamentary appropriations, but the benefits paid during the year are funded. The severance benefits as of March 31 are as follows:

 


(in dollars) 2007 2006

Liability for employee severance benefits, beginning of year 3,280,000 3,017,500
Expense for the year 273,307 375,698
Benefits paid during the year (508,307) (113,198)

Liability for employee severance benefits, end of year 3,045,000 3,280,000


 

8. Contractual Obligations

The nature of the Commission's activities can result in some large multi-year contracts and obligations whereby the Commission will be obligated to make future payments when the services are rendered. Significant contractual obligations that can be reasonably estimated are summarized as follows:

 


(in dollars) Rentals Acquisitions of goods or services Total

2007-2008 71,500 169,700 241,200
2008-2009 68,400 12,000 80,400
2009-2010 63,200 12,000 75,200
2010-2011 32,000 - 32,000


 

9. Related Party Transactions

The Commission is related as a result of common ownership to all Government of Canada departments, agencies, and Crown corporations.  The Commission enters into transactions with these entities in the normal course of business and on normal trade terms.

During the year, the Commission receives services without charge from other departments, which are recorded at their estimated cost in the Statement of Operations as follows:

 


(in dollars) 2007 2006

Accommodation provided by Public Works and Government Services Canada 2,273,000 2,296,100
Employer's contribution to the health and dental insurance plans and expenditures paid by Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat 981,500 1,102,600
Worker's compensation coverage provided by Human Resources and Social Development Canada 5,900 5,900
Salary and associated expenditures of legal services provided by the Department of Justice Canada  1,000 -

  3,261,400 3,404,600


The Government has structured some of its administrative activities for efficiency and cost-effectiveness purposes so that one department performs these on behalf of all without charge. The costs of the services, which include payroll and cheque issuance services provided by Public Works and Government Services Canada, are not included as an expense in the Commission's Statement of Operations.

10. Comparative Information

Comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to the current year's presentation.

 


 

Table 8: Procurement and Contracting


Points to Address Commission's Input
1. Role played by procurement and contracting in delivering programs Procurement and contracting play a central role in the delivery of the Commission’s human rights mandate. Procurement, in particular, allows the Commission to meet operational requirements by obtaining highly specialized professional services (i.e., consultants, legal counsel, expert witnesses) in support of its mandate.
2. Overview of how the Commission manages its contracting function The Commission operates in a centralized environment with procurement personnel at headquarters. Its procurement authorities are outlined in the Canadian Human Rights Commission Delegations of Financial Signing Authorities document. Advice and guidance on contracting policies and procedures is provided to managers and posted on the Commission’s intranet. The Commission has a Contract Review Committee with clear criteria for the review of contracts and for making recommendations to the Secretary General. All contracts, whether sole source over $10,000 or competitive over $25,000, are reviewed.
3. Progress and new initiatives enabling effective and efficient procurement practices The Commission has made available on its intranet site detailed procurement operational policies, processes, procedures, definitions and tools. Templates have been developed for Requests for Contract, Requests for Contract Amendment and Requests for Proposal.
Key accomplishments: The Commission has provided its staff with standardized and comprehensive contracting and procurement administrative tools and training to facilitate the delivery of the Commission’s mandate.

 


 

Table 9: Response to Parliamentary Committees, and Audits and Evaluations for fiscal year 2006–2007


Planned Internal Audits and Evaluations
Estimated Start
Estimated Completion
Employment Equity Audit Program Evaluation Study
2006
2008
Management Audit of Corporate Services 2006 2007

Notes of Explanation:

The evaluation study of the Employment Equity Audit Program was not initiated as planned during the reporting period because the program was undergoing measures to improve and streamline the employment equity audit process.

The management audit of Corporate Services was not initiated as planned during the reporting period. An audit of travel and hospitality was conducted as part of a government-wide audit of small agencies. A new government-wide internal audit policy took effect in 2006 and, as a result, the Commission is currently examining its options as a small agency for ensuring adequate internal audit coverage.