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Section III – Supplementary Information
Financial Highlights
The financial highlights presented within this Departmental Performance Report are intended to serve as a general overview of the Office’s financial position and operations. The Office’s financial statements have been audited by the Office of the Auditor General on an annual basis since 2008–09 and these detailed financial statements can be found at:
http://psic-ispc.gc.ca/quicklinks_liensrapides/09_10_finstats_etatsfin-eng.aspx
| Condensed Statement of Financial Position as at March 31 |
% Change | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | -37% | 463 | 293 |
| Total | -37% | 463 | 293 |
| Total Liabilities | -32% | 1,030 | 704 |
| Total Equity | -28% | (567) | (411) |
| Total | -37% | 463 | 293 |
| Condensed Statement of Operations for the year ended March 31 |
% Change | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expenses | |||
| Total Expenses | -4% | 4,228 | 4,045 |
| Revenues | |||
| Total Revenues | – | – | – |
| Net Cost of Operations | -4% | 4,228 | 4,045 |
Expenses are largely in line with the 2008–09 fiscal year. They primarily relate to salaries, wages and benefits of which the majority support the Disclosure and Reprisal Management Program; and professional and special services mainly utilized by Internal Services to supplement internal resources and allow the pooling of expertise contributing to lowered administrative costs.
[Breakdown of Operating Expenses]
Other Items of Interest
Internal Audits and Evaluations
A re-assessment of internal controls over financial management and reporting will be conducted early in 2010–11 to ensure that the Office continues to maintain appropriate management practices in these areas.
The Office has completed a risk-based audit plan, which the Departmental Audit and Evaluation Committee recommended for approval to the Commissioner. In 2010–11, the Office plans on conducting audits on contracting services, finance and administration, and confidentiality and security. Recognizing the value for money principle and the Office’s capacity, opportunities to participate in horizontal audits by the Office of the Comptroller General will be explored where appropriate.
In accordance with provisions of the PSDPA, an independent review of the Act and its administration and operation will be conducted by TBS five years after it came into effect, on April 1, 2007. A report will be tabled before Parliament within the first 15 days that each House is sitting after the review is completed.
Departmental Audit and Evaluation Committee
The Office has a Departmental Audit and Evaluation Committee composed of four members external to federal government, one of which chairs the Committee. Ex-officio members include the Commissioner and the Chief Financial Officer.
The Committee ensures that the Commissioner has independent and objective advice, guidance, and assurance on the adequacy of management and accountability processes. For this purpose, the Committee exercises active oversight over key areas of management control and accountability, including values and ethics, risk management, internal control, internal audit and evaluation, financial statements, public accounts, and other statutory reports such as the Annual Report, the Report on Plans and Priorities, and the Departmental Performance Report. The Committee meets at least four times per year.
Shared Service Arrangements
The Office has shared service agreements with the Canadian Human Rights Commission and Public Works and Government Services Canada, who provide administrative services to the Office on a contractual basis. These arrangements supplement internal resources of the Office and allow the pooling of expertise in specific areas. Shared service arrangements contribute to lowering costs for internal services.
The Canadian Human Rights Commission provides services in the areas of financial management (namely transaction processing and reporting), security clearances and building security arrangements, procurement and contracting, telecommunications, information management, information technology and human resources information systems. Public Works and Government Services Canada provides services in the areas of human resources management, namely planning, staffing, classification, labour relations, policies and procedures, and human resources reporting requirements to central agencies.
