Follow-up of 2018, 2019, and 2020 Performance Audit Recommendations

2023

Nova Scotia Auditor General Kim Adair released her April 2023 Report to the House of Assembly. This report deals with follow up of 2018, 2019, and 2020 performance audit recommendations.

The topics followed up in this report are: 

  • Grant Programs
  • Correctional Facilities
  • Maintenance Enforcement Program
  • Management and Oversight of Health Sector Information Technology
  • IWK Health Centre: Financial Management Controls and Governance
  • Workers’ Compensation Board: Governance and Long-term Sustainability
  • Information Access and Privacy Information Technology Projects
  • Diversity and Inclusion in the Public Service
  • Selection and Quality Management of Bridge Projects in Central and Western Districts
  • Workers’ Compensation Board: Claims Management
  • Reducing Regulatory Burden
  • QEII New Generation Project – Halifax Infirmary Expansion and Community Outpatient Centre
  • QEII New Generation Project – Halifax Infirmary Expansion and Community Outpatient Centre – Phase II
  • Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation – Phase I
  • Contaminated Sites

This report also includes supplementary information provided by organizations audited in 2021 as to their assessment of where they are with the recommendations. This is management information, and we provide no assurance over this section of information. The audits in 2021 were:

  • Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation – Phase II
  • Planning and Implementation of the Pre-Primary Program
  • Internet for Nova Scotia
  • Value for Money of Early COVID-19 Relief Programs for Individuals and Small Businesses