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Details of Transfer Payment Programs (TPPs)


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:

Program Activity:
($ millions)
  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:

Program Activity:
($ millions)
  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:

Program Activity:
($ millions)
  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:

Program Activity:
($ millions)
  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:

Program Activity:
($ millions)
  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:

Program Activity:
($ millions)
  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.


($ millions)
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