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Supplementary Information (Tables)
Non-Respendable Revenue
2007–2008 |
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($ millions) |
Actual |
Actual |
Main |
Planned |
Total |
Actual |
Nuclear Regulation |
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Cost Recovery Revenue |
52.6 |
60.0 |
0.0 |
61.4 |
0.0 |
72.6 |
Total Non-Respendable Revenue |
52.6 |
60.0 |
0.0 |
61.4 |
0.0 |
72.6 |
2007–2008 |
Planning Years |
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A. User Fee |
Fee Type |
Fee-setting |
Date Last |
Forecast Revenue |
Actual Revenue |
Full Cost |
Performance |
Performance Results |
Fiscal Year |
Forecast Revenue |
Estimated Full Cost |
CNSC Cost Recovery Fees Regulations* - regulate the use of nuclear energy and substances in Canada |
Regulatory (R) |
Nuclear Safety and Control Act CNSC Cost Recovery Fees Regulations |
01-Jul-03 |
61,415 |
72,572 |
113,434 |
See Section IV – External Performance Standards |
See Section IV – External Performance Standards |
2008-2009 |
73,712 81,234 82,399 |
115,176 126,454 127,289 |
Fees charged for the processing of access requests filled under the Access to Information Act (ATIA) |
Other products and services (O) |
Access to Information Act |
1992 |
0 |
4 |
4 |
Response provided within 30 days following receipt of request; the response time may be extended pursuant to section 9 of the ATIA. Notice of extension to be sent within 30 days after receipt of request. The ATIA provides fuller details: http://laws.justice.gc.ca./en/A-1/218072.html |
61% of ATIA requests closed during the reporting period were closed within the legislated timelines. 100% of Privacy Act requests closed during the reporting period were closed within the legislated timeline. |
2008-2009 |
0 0 0 |
0 0 0 |
Subtotal (R) |
Subtotal (R) |
Subtotal (R) |
Subtotal Subtotal Subtotal |
2008-2009 |
2008-2009 |
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B. Date Last Modified Extensive consultations with licensees and other key stakeholders took place prior to publication of the new CNSC Cost Recovery Fees Regulations in the Canada Gazette. On July 1, 2003, new CNSC Cost Recovery Fees Regulations were implemented, which replaced the former AECB Cost Recovery Fees Regulations (1996). The Cost Recovery Advisory Group (CRAG) met in October 2003 to discuss the CNSC’s Cost Recovery Program. CRAG members viewed the forum as a positive mechanism for information sharing. The agenda and minutes of the meeting are available on the CNSC’s Web site at www.nuclearsafety.gc.ca. |
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C. Other Information * Additional information may be found at www.nuclearsafety.gc.ca |
Table 4–B: Policy on Service Standards for External Fees
A. External Fee |
Service Standard |
Performance Results |
Stakeholder Consultation |
CNSC Cost Recovery Fees Regulations |
See Section IV – External Performance Standards |
See Section IV – External Performance Standards |
See Table 4-A (Sect. B) |
Access to Information Act (ATIA) |
See Table 4-A |
See Table 4-A |
Established under the Access to Information Act |
B. Other Information Response provided within 30 days following receipt of request; the response time may be extended pursuant to section 9 of the ATIA. Notice of extension to be sent within 30 days after receipt of request. |
Response to Parliamentary Committees |
No responses, audits or evaluations for 2007-08 were provided to Parliamentary Committees by the Office of Audit, Evaluation and Ethics. |
Response to the Auditor General (including the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development) |
The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) performed its annual audit of CNSC's financial statements. The OAG concluded that the financial statements were properly presented with respect to the financial position of the Commission on March 31, 2008, and that the results of its operations and cash flows for the year ended in accordance with generally accepted Canadian accounting principles. Furthermore, in the opinion of the OAG, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission complied, in all significant respects, with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Cost Recovery Fees Regulations pursuant to the Nuclear Safety and Control Act. |
External Audits (Note: These refer to other external audits conducted by the Public Service Commission of Canada or the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages) |
No external audits were conducted during 2007-08. |
Internal Audits
Name of Internal Audit |
Audit / Type |
Actual Completion Date |
Status |
2007-2008 Results Achieved |
Electronic Link to Report |
Audit of the CNSC’s regulatory program for uranium mines and mills |
Organiza-tional unit |
2007-2008 |
Completed |
The audit revealed that UMMD’s management control framework is generally adequate and effective in providing reasonable assurance, and the division’s mandate will be achieved. The audit covered the management activities and key operational processes and controls of UMMD. Some opportunities for improvement in those areas were noted. An action plan to address those opportunities was prepared. The audit function monitors the implementation of the action plan. |
http://www.nuclearsafety.gc.ca/eng/readingroom/reports/internalaudit/index.cfm |
Audit of operational planning (including integrated risk management) |
Corporate-wide initiative |
2007-2008 |
Rescheduled 2010-2011 (See note below) |
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Audit of time accounting |
Corporate service |
2007-2008 |
Rescheduled 2010-2011 |
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Audit of nuclear substances regulation and medical institutions |
Organiza-tional unit |
2008-2009 |
See note below |
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Audit of information management |
Corporate service |
2008-2009 |
Rescheduled 2010-2011 |
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Audit of the Contaminated Lands Evaluation and Assessment Network |
Program |
2008-2009 |
See note below |
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Audit of power reactor regulation |
Organiza-tional unit |
2009-10 |
See note below |
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Audit of international activities - monitoring and coordination |
CNSC program |
2009-10 |
See note below |
Note: The audit plan is an evergreen document and is updated annually. The 2008-2009 audit plan is a continuation of the 2007-2008 plan, and it includes the continuation of audits that are underway or delayed.
Evaluations
Name of Evaluation |
Program Activity |
Evaluation Type |
Actual Completion Date |
Status |
2007-2008 Results Achieved |
Electronic Link to Report |
Formative evaluation of the Values and Ethics Strategy |
Nuclear Regulation |
CNSC program |
2007-2008 |
Completed |
Values and ethics are always present in the Commission’s day-to-day operations, but a formal strategy provides the framework for this already established culture. Recommendations for improvement were made, and the management developed an action plan to implement them. |
http://www.nuclearsafety.gc.ca/eng/readingroom/reports/internalaudit/index.cfm |
Evaluation of the CNSC Outreach Program |
Nuclear Regulation |
CNSC program |
2007-2008 |
See note below |
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Evaluation of Research and Support Program grants and contributions |
Nuclear Regulation |
Transfer payment |
2008-2009 |
In progress |
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Nuclear Regulation |
Nuclear Regulation |
Transfer payment |
2009-10 |
See note below |
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Electronic Link to Evaluation Plan: http://www.nuclearsafety.gc.ca/eng/readingroom/reports/internalaudit/ |
Note: The audit plan is an evergreen document and is updated annually. The 2008-2009 audit plan is a continuation of the 2007-2008 plan, in that it includes the continuation of audits that are underway or delayed.
Comparison to the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Special Travel Authorities
Travel Directives |
Comparison to the TBS Special Travel Authorities |
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) Travel Policy (Chapter 12) |
Authority: Nuclear Safety & Control Act |
Coverage: Applies to staff at the Executive level |
Principal difference(s) in directive provisions: |
1. Daily incidental allowance is $18.00 (TBS is $17.30) |
2. Private vehicle mileage - TBS low rate is applied more frequently |
3. Travel service provider is Global Travel, which is not TBS service provider |
Principal financial implications of the difference(s): |
1. Cost increase of $0.70 per travel day for daily incidental allowance |
2. Cost reduction of approximately $0.36 per kilometre for distances traveled and reimbursed at low rate9 |
3. Cost neutral in respect of travel service provider |
Comparison to the TBS Travel Directive, Rates and Allowances |
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) Travel Directive |
Authority: Nuclear Safety & Control Act |
Coverage: Applies to the general employee population |
Principal difference(s) in policy provisions: |
1. Class of air travel – business class only permitted if travel time to destination is 18 hours or more. This is more stringent than TBS Directive10 |
2. Daily incidental allowance is $18.00 (TBS is $17.30) |
3. Private vehicle mileage – low rate is applied more frequently |
4. Travel service provider is Global Travel, which is not TBS service provider |
5. Child care assistance - CNSC age is 16 and under (TBS is age 18 and under.) CNSC - conditions are separated and amounts are done base on situation – maximum amount $55. (TBS - 2 conditions - up to $35 based on declaration and up to $75 with receipt.) 6. Extended Travel Status - CNSC entitlements for meals only at 75% from day 1 (TBS will reimburse 75% for meals and incidentals starting on the 31st consecutive calendar day of travel status - from day 1 to 30 - 100% of entitlements (meals and incidentals) are reimbursed.) 7. Home communication - International Travel outside Canada or the continental USA |
Principal financial implications of the difference(s): |
1. Significant cost reduction for business class travel as this class is not permitted for majority of trips to Europe. (CNSC has a substantial requirement to travel overseas) |
2. Cost increase of $0.70 per travel day for daily incidental allowance |
3. Cost reduction of approximately $0.36 per kilometre for distances traveled and reimbursed at low rate11 |
4. Cost neutral in respect of travel service provider |
5. Extended Travel Status - CSNC - 75% meals only = $47.10 per day TBS - 75% meals and incidentals (31st day) = $60.10 per day Significant cost reduction as we do not pay 100% for the first 30 consecutive days and incidentals are not included while on extended travel status. First 30 days CNSC - $47.10 (TBS - $80.05) difference=$32.95 From the 31st consecutive travel day CNSC - $47.10 (TBS - $60.10) difference=$13.00 As for the travel home allowances - cost implications (differences) are: two-day weekend $1.40 Three-day weekend $5.10 Four-day weekend $2.80 |