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Name of Transfer Payment Program: Payments for First Nations, Inuit and Northerners - The Government
Start date: N/A
End date: Ongoing
Description: This program aims to promote good governance, effective institutions and co-operative relationships for First Nations, Inuit and Northerners.
Strategic Outcome: The Government
Results Achieved:
Actual Spending 2007-08 |
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Planned Spending 2009-10 |
Total Authorities 2009-10 |
Actual Spending 2009-10 |
Variance(s) | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Governance and Institutions of Government | ||||||
Grants | 277.7 | 288.2 | 395.6 | 322.0 | 321.6 | 74.1 |
Contributions | 322.9 | 322.7 | 232.8 | 320.2 | 318.8 | -86.0 |
Sub-Total | 600.7 | 610.9 | 628.4 | 642.2 | 640.4 | -12.0 |
Co-operative Relationships | ||||||
Grants | 5.6 | - | - | - | - | - |
Contributions | 69.6 | 87.4 | 85.0 | 92.4 | 91.2 | -6.2 |
Sub-Total | 75.3 | 87.4 | 85.0 | 92.4 | 91.2 | -6.2 |
Claims Settlements (Note 1) | ||||||
Grants | 1,320.7 | 406.3 | 549.6 | 645.3 | 336.8 | 212.8 |
Contributions | 1.4 | 3.9 | 6.0 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 1.9 |
Sub-Total | 1,322.1 | 410.2 | 555.6 | 650.0 | 340.8 | 214.8 |
Total | ||||||
Grants | 1,604.1 | 694.5 | 945.2 | 967.3 | 658.3 | 286.9 |
Contributions | 394.0 | 414.0 | 323.8 | 417.2 | 414.1 | -90.3 |
Total Transfer Payment Program | 1,998.1 | 1,108.5 | 1,269.0 | 1,384.5 | 1,072.4 | 196.6 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Due to rounding, figures may not add to totals shown.
Audit completed or planned: A horizontal audit of grants and contributions is in progress to provide assurance with respect to the adequacy of controls related to either the implementation of the new Policy on Transfer Payments; smaller programs/funding authorities; or the Alternative Funding Arrangement Authority.
The Office of the Comptroller General (OCG) is planning an audit in 2010–2011 to provide assurance that, among other things: 1) departments have in place effective and efficient governance and control processes for the delivery of grant and contribution programs; and 2) programs are administered with due diligence and transparency in accordance with the approved terms and conditions.
Evaluation completed or planned: An evaluation of Indian Government Support Programs was completed in September 2009. An evaluation of the Intervention Policy is scheduled to be completed July 2010. An evaluation of the implementation of the First Nations Fiscal and Statistical Management Act is scheduled to be completed March 2011.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Payments for First Nations, Inuit and Northerners - The People
Start date: N/A
End date: Ongoin
Description: This program aims to strengthen individual and family well-being for First Nations, Inuit and Northerners.
Strategic Outcome: The People
Results Achieved:
Actual Spending 2007-08 |
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Planned Spending 2009-10 |
Total Authorities 2009-10 |
Actual Spending 2009-10 |
Variance(s) | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Managing Individual Affairs | ||||||
Grants | 1.4 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 2.2 | -0.8 |
Contributions | 6.2 | 7.8 | 9.6 | 8.3 | 8.1 | 1.5 |
Sub-Total | 7.6 | 9.6 | 11.0 | 10.5 | 10.3 | 0.7 |
Education | ||||||
Grants | 35.8 | 35.0 | 37.7 | 37.7 | 35.9 | 1.8 |
Contributions | 1,576.1 | 1,611.9 | 1,652.3 | 1,678.0 | 1,678.0 | -25.7 |
Sub-Total | 1,611.9 | 1,646.9 | 1,690.0 | 1,715.7 | 1,713.9 | -23.9 |
Social Development | ||||||
Grants | 8.8 | 7.6 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 8.7 | 1.3 |
Contributions | 1,413.0 | 1,471.5 | 1,443.3 | 1,539.5 | 1,539.5 | -96.2 |
Sub-Total | 1,421.8 | 1,479.1 | 1,453.3 | 1,549.5 | 1,548.2 | -95.0 |
Total | ||||||
Grants | 46.0 | 44.4 | 49.1 | 49.9 | 46.8 | 2.3 |
Contributions | 2,995.3 | 3,091.2 | 3,105.1 | 3,225.8 | 3,225.6 | -120.5 |
Total Transfer Payment Program | 3,041.4 | 3,135.6 | 3,154.2 | 3,275.7 | 3,272.4 | -118.2 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Due to rounding, figures may not add to totals shown.
Audit completed or planned: A horizontal audit of grants and contributions is in progress to provide assurance with respect to the adequacy of controls related to either the implementation of the new Policy on Transfer Payments; smaller programs/funding authorities; or the Alternative Funding Arrangement Authority.
The OCG is planning an audit in 2010–2011 to provide assurance that, among other things: 1) departments have in place effective and efficient governance and control processes for the delivery of grant and contribution programs; and 2) programs are administered with due diligence and transparency in accordance with the approved terms and conditions.Evaluation completed or planned: Formative evaluations of elementary and secondary education and of post-secondary education were completed February 2010, with summative evaluations under way.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Payments for First Nations, Inuit and Northerners - The Land
Start date: N/A
End date: Ongoing
Description: This program is designed to promote the sustainable use of lands and resources by First Nations, Inuit and Northerners.
Strategic Outcome: The Land
Results Achieved:
Actual Spending 2007-08 |
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Planned Spending 2009-10 |
Total Authorities 2009-10 |
Actual Spending 2009-10 |
Variance(s) | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Clarity of Title to Land and Resources | ||||||
Grants | 0.9 | 1.2 | 5.0 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 4.0 |
Contributions | 2.2 | 1.2 | - | 1.4 | 1.4 | -1.4 |
Sub-Total | 3.1 | 2.5 | 5.0 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.6 |
Responsible Federal Stewardship | ||||||
Grants | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Contributions | 53.9 | 72.6 | 47.2 | 99.6 | 91.2 | -44.0 |
Sub-Total | 53.9 | 72.6 | 47.2 | 99.6 | 91.2 | -44.0 |
First Nations Governance over Land, Resources and the Environment | ||||||
Grants | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Contributions | 9.7 | 11.4 | 14.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 2.0 |
Sub-Total | 9.7 | 11.4 | 14.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 2.0 |
Total | ||||||
Grants | 0.9 | 1.2 | 5.0 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 4.0 |
Contributions | 65.7 | 85.2 | 61.3 | 113.2 | 104.8 | -43.5 |
Total Transfer Payment Program | 66.6 | 86.4 | 66.3 | 114.4 | 105.8 | -39.4 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Due to rounding, figures may not add to totals shown
Audit completed or planned: A horizontal audit of grants and contributions is in progress to provide assurance with respect to the adequacy of controls related to either the implementation of the new Policy on Transfer Payments; smaller programs/funding authorities; or the Alternative Funding Arrangement Authority.
The OCG is planning an audit in 2010–2011 to provide assurance that, among other things: 1) departments have in place effective and efficient governance and control processes for the delivery of grant and contribution programs; and 2) programs are administered with due diligence and transparency in accordance with the approved terms and conditions.Evaluation completed or planned: An evaluation of the Land and Estates program is scheduled to be completed September 2010.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Payments for First Nations, Inuit and Northerners - The Economy
Start date: N/A
End date: Ongoing
Description: This program provides payments to First Nations, Inuit and Northerners to reduce the economic gap that exists between these groups and the general population in Canada.
Strategic Outcome: The Economy
Results Achieved:
Actual Spending 2007-08 |
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Planned Spending 2009-10 |
Total Authorities 2009-10 |
Actual Spending 2009-10 |
Variance(s) | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Economic and Employment Opportunities for Aboriginal People | ||||||
Grants | - | 34..0 | ||||
Contributions | 0.2 | 2.0 | ||||
Sub-Total | 0.2 | 36.0 | ||||
Economic Development | ||||||
Grants | - | - | ||||
Contributions | 127.1 | 135.9 | ||||
Sub-Total | 127.1 | 135.9 | ||||
Individual and Community Business Development | ||||||
Grants | - | - | - | - | ||
Contributions | 37.3 | 50.5 | 49.4 | 12.2 | ||
Sub-Total | 37.3 | 50.5 | 49.4 | - | ||
Community Investment | ||||||
Grants | - | - | - | - | ||
Contributions | 159.0 | 79.9 | 79.9 | 79.1 | ||
Sub-Total | 159.0 | 79.9 | 79.9 | 79.1 | ||
Community Infrastructure | ||||||
Grants | 91.2 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 75.1 | 75.0 | -74.9 |
Contributions | 1,032.2 | 1,057.9 | 1,295.6 | 1,185.2 | 1,182.1 | 113.5 |
Sub-Total | 1,123.5 | 1,057.9 | 1,295.7 | 1,260.3 | 1,257.1 | 38.6 |
Total | ||||||
Grants | 91.2 | 34.0 | 0.1 | 75.1 | 75.0 | -74.9 |
Contributions | 1,159.5 | 1,195.9 | 1,491.8 | 1,315.5 | 1,311.4 | 180.4 |
Total Transfer Payment Program | 1,250.7 | 1,229.9 | 1,492.0 | 1,390.6 | 1,386.4 | 105.5 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Due to rounding, figures may not add to totals shown.
Audit completed or planned: A horizontal audit of grants and contributions is in progress to provide assurance with respect to the adequacy of controls related to either the implementation of the new Policy on Transfer Payments; smaller programs/funding authorities; or the Alternative Funding Arrangement Authority.
The OCG is planning an audit in 2010–2011 to provide assurance that, among other things: 1) departments have in place effective and efficient governance and control processes for the delivery of grant and contribution programs; and 2) programs are administered with due diligence and transparency in accordance with the approved terms and conditions.Evaluation completed or planned: An evaluation of transfer payments for the Individual and Community Business Development program activity to be completed April 2009.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Payments for Métis, Non-Status Indians, and urban Aboriginal people - Office of the Federal Interlocutor
Start date: N/A
End date: Ongoing
Description: : This program promotes collaborative engagement among government and stakeholders that contributes to improved socio-economic conditions for Métis, Non-Status Indians and urban Aboriginal people.
Strategic Outcome: Office of the Federal Interlocutor
Results Achieved:
Actual Spending 2007-08 |
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Planned Spending 2009-10 |
Total Authorities 2009-10 |
Actual Spending 2009-10 |
Variance(s) | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Co-operative Relations | ||||||
Grants | - | - | ||||
Contributions | 27.1 | 30.3 | ||||
Sub-Total | 27.1 | 30.3 | ||||
Urban Aboriginal Strategy | ||||||
Grants | - | - | - | - | ||
Contributions | 9.9 | 12.6 | 12.6 | -2.7 | ||
Sub-Total | 9.9 | 12.6 | 12.6 | -2.7 | ||
Métis and non-status Indian Organizational Capacity Development | ||||||
Grants | - | - | - | - | ||
Contributions | 12.1 | 13.3 | 12.2 | -0.2 | ||
Sub-Total | 12.1 | 13.3 | 12.2 | -0.2 | ||
Métis Rights Management | ||||||
Grants | - | - | - | - | ||
Contributions | 8.2 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 1.7 | ||
Sub-Total | 8.2 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 1.7 | ||
Total | ||||||
Grants | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Contributions | 27.1 | 30.3 | 30.2 | 32.4 | 31.4 | -1.2 |
Total Transfer Payment Program | 27.1 | 30.3 | 30.2 | 32.4 | 31.4 | -1.2 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Due to rounding, figures may not add to totals shown.
Audit completed or planned: A horizontal audit of grants and contributions is in progress to provide assurance with respect to the adequacy of controls related to either the implementation of the new Policy on Transfer Payments; smaller programs/funding authorities; or the Alternative Funding Arrangement Authority.
The OCG is planning an audit in 2010–2011 to provide assurance that, among other things: 1) departments have in place effective and efficient governance and control processes for the delivery of grant and contribution programs; and 2) programs are administered with due diligence and transparency in accordance with the approved terms and conditions.
Evaluation completed or planned: An evaluation of transfer payments for the Urban Aboriginal Strategy is scheduled to be completed November 2010.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Payments for First Nations, Inuit and Northerners - The North
Start date: N/A
End date: Ongoing
Description: This program aims to ensure that the people of the North are self-reliant, healthy, skilled and live in prosperous communities.
Strategic Outcome: The North
Results Achieved:
Actual Spending 2007-08 |
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Planned Spending 2009-10 |
Total Authorities 2009-10 |
Actual Spending 2009-10 |
Variance(s) | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Northern Governance | ||||||
Grants | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Contributions | 1.3 | 3.8 | 12.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | -1.0 |
Sub-Total | 1.3 | 3.8 | 12.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | -1.0 |
Healthy Northern Communities | ||||||
Grants | 45.5 | 46.4 | 47.3 | 47.3 | 47.3 | - |
Contributions | 6.7 | 10.5 | 40.6 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 30.8 |
Sub-Total | 52.2 | 56.9 | 87.9 | 57.1 | 57.1 | 30.8 |
Northern Land and Resources | ||||||
Grants | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | - |
Contributions | 28.6 | 22.4 | 27.0 | 70.9 | 68.3 | -41.2 |
Sub-Total | 29.6 | 23.6 | 28.2 | 72.0 | 69.4 | -41.2 |
Northern Economy | ||||||
Grants | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Contributions | 20.3 | 21.9 | 16.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 16.1 |
Sub-Total | 20.3 | 21.9 | 16.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 16.1 |
Total | ||||||
Grants | 46.6 | 47.6 | 48.5 | 48.5 | 48.5 | - |
Contributions | 56.9 | 58.6 | 96.1 | 93.9 | 91.4 | 4.7 |
Total Transfer Payment Program | 103.5 | 106.2 | 144.6 | 142.4 | 139.8 | 4.7 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Due to rounding, figures may not add to totals shown.
Audit completed or planned: A horizontal audit of grants and contributions is in progress to provide assurance with respect to the adequacy of controls related to either the implementation of the new Policy on Transfer Payments; smaller programs/funding authorities; or the Alternative Funding Arrangement Authority.
The OCG is planning an audit in 2010–2011 to provide assurance that, among other things: 1) departments have in place effective and efficient governance and control processes for the delivery of grant and contribution programs; and 2) programs are administered with due diligence and transparency in accordance with the approved terms and conditions.Evaluation completed or planned: An evaluation of transfer payments for Northern Governance being launched, and is scheduled to be completed March 2011.
Grand Total | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grants | 1,788.8 | 821.8 | 1,047.9 | 1,142.0 | 829.6 | 218.3 |
Contributions | 4,698.5 | 4,875.0 | 5,108.3 | 5,198.0 | 5,178.6 | -70.3 |
Sub-Total | 6,487.3 | 5,696.8 | 6,156.3 | 6,340.1 | 6,008.2 | 81.1 |