Publications: 2010

Guide for Developing Relevant Key Performance Indicators for Public Sector Reporting

December 2010
This project developed a process to help government organizations ensure that their key performance indicators are relevant to clients and stakeholders. The report was discussed by the Legislative Assembly’s Select Standing Committee on Public Accounts on February 9, 2011.

Summary Report: results of completed projects (2010)

December 2010
Seven recent projects are summarized in the report: Hand hygiene self-assessments completed by the Ministry of Health Services and the health authorities. An examination of School District 35’s (Langley) board governance, internal controls and long-term planning. ICBC’s progress in responding to the 2008 Material Damage Research and Training Facility incident. Guidelines developed for public sector institutions to create relevant key performance indicators. A preliminary review of government’s management of B.C.’s natural resource information. An assessment of the management of oil and gas royalty programs. An audit of government’s identification and assessment of IT security risks. The report was discussed by the Legislative Assembly’s Select Standing Committee on Public Accounts on February 9, 2011.

An Audit of the Management of Groundwater Resources in British Columbia

December 2010
This audit assessed whether government is ensuring the sustainability of groundwater resources in B.C. The report was discussed by the Legislative Assembly’s Select Standing Committee on Public Accounts on February 10, 2011.

Upkeep of the Provincial Roads Network by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure

November 2010
An assessment of whether the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is managing its road maintenance programs with careful regard for cost, efficiency and effectiveness. The report was discussed by the Legislative Assembly’s Select Standing Committee on Public Accounts on February 10, 2011.

Follow-up Report: Updates on the implementation of recommendations from recent reports (September 2010)

September 2010
This follow-up report contains the self-assessed progress of ministries and organizations in implementing the Auditor General's recommendations. The report was discussed by the Legislative Assembly’s Select Standing Committee on Public Accounts on February 9, 2011.

Audit of the Agricultural Land Commission

September 2010
The Agricultural Land Commission continues to face challenges in achieving its mandate to preserve agricultural land and encourage farming in British Columbia. The report was discussed by the Legislative Assembly’s Select Standing Committee on Public Accounts on December 7, 2010.

Aspects of Financial Management

August 2010
This report contains the findings of four separate projects: Management of Working Capital by Colleges and School Districts Year-end Government Transfer Expenditures Infrastructure Grants Managing Fraud Risks in Government The report was discussed by the Legislative Assembly’s Select Standing Committee on Public Accounts on October 20, November 16 and November 17, 2010. The second follow-up on the report’s recommendations is expected in April 2012.

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