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Name of Internal Audit | Audit Type | Status | Completion Date | Link to Report |
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Human Resources (HR) Special Projects - PeopleSoft | Project and Process Management | Completed | Q3 – 2010-2011 | Audit of Human Resources Special Projects - PeopleSoft - Final Report |
Cost Management of Information Technology | Management Controls and Risk Management | Completed | Q3 – 2010-2011 | Internal Audit of Cost Management of Information Technology - Final Report |
Selected Advance Contract Award Notices - Final Report | Compliance and Process Management | Completed | Q4 – 2010-2011 | Audit of Selected Advance Contract Award Notices - Final Report |
Management of Audit and Data Services Branch | Fundamental Controls | In progress | Est. Q2 – 2011-2012 | |
Human Resources Planning | Fundamental Controls | In progress | Est. Q2 – 2011-2012 |
The following are the main audit conclusions:
Human Resources Special Projects – PeopleSoft: The execution of this project achieved all strategic objectives. The partnering with Veterans’ Affairs Canada realized cost economies and helped mitigate some of the risks associated with the implementation and operation of a new system. Some existing processes could be bolstered such as improvement in tracking training, system access and business continuity. In general, the successful implementation of PeopleSoft provided the PSC with an up-to-date application to manage HR effectively.
Cost Management of Information Technology: The auditors found that Information Technology Services Directorate (ITSD) has made inroads in addressing the recommendations from two consulting studies, along with the 2004 audit on IT planning. A governance structure based on a partnership of ITSD and business lines has been established. Over the past few years, ITSD has put in place a more disciplined long-term approach, including a strategic IT plan, an evergreen plan and a systems rationalization exercise. Resource allocation and investment prioritization processes are also being strengthened. Some work remains in the areas of oversight and governance, investment management and costs and performance of IT-enabled investments and services.
Selected Advance Contract Award Notices: This audit determined that the exception used to justify the selection of the Advance Contract Award Notices as an instrument for a specific procurement was not correct. Overall, the audit found that Procurement Services provided the necessary support and advice to program management in the procurement of the advisory services required, although some of its procurement practices needed improvement. Furthermore, procurement files were not sufficiently complete. The PSC’s Internal Audit Committee also recommended that the PSC seek guidance from TBS on procurement mechanisms to use for similar situations in the future.
The Internal Audit Directorate made recommendations for improvement relating to the above projects and management provided sound action plans to address them all.
Name of Evaluation | Program Activity | Evaluation Type | Status | Completion Date | Electronic Link to Report |
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Priority Administration | 1.1.0 | Summative evaluation | Completed | March 2011 | Evaluation Policy, Plans and Reports |
Communications and Parliamentary Affairs | 2.1.0 | Summative evaluation | Completed | March 2011 | Evaluation Policy, Plans and Reports |
Assessment Policy – Requirements Specific to the EX Category | 1.1.1 | Summative evaluation | Completed – review and approval phase | March 2011 | - |
Follow-Up Study to the Evaluation of the Post-Secondary Recruitment Program and Other Recruitment Methods into the Public Service | 1.3.1 | Follow-up study | Completed | February 2011 | Evaluation Policy, Plans and Reports |
Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP), Research Affiliate Program (RAP), Co-operative Education and Internship Program (CO-OP) | 1.3.1 | Summative evaluation | On hold due to policy changes being made | To be determined | |
Information Management Office | 2.1.2.3A | Summative evaluation in 2012-2013 | Evaluation framework in progress | Q2 2012 |
Evaluation
The PSC's Policy on Evaluation, 2009 was approved in June 2009 and reflects the priorities of the PSC and changes made to the TBS Policy on Evaluation, 2009 as it pertains to the PSC. The rolling Risk-based PSC Five-Year Evaluation Plan 2009-2014 was recently updated to take into consideration emerging issues and priorities and to show progress towards increased evaluation coverage. The approved Plan is strategically integrated into the PSC's overall management activities and supports decision-making with the generation of strategically focused, objective and evidence-based information about the performance of the policies, programs and initiatives of the PSC as an organization. We assess risk regularly as part of our annual planning process.
The PSC posts all completed evaluations on its Web site.
The table below shows the outlook for evaluations to be completed over the next three years.
Name of Evaluation | Program Activity Architecture Link | Status | Expected Completion Date |
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Central Recruitment Programs - RAP/CO-OP/FSWEP | Staffing Services and Assessment | Planned | 2010-2011 |
Assessment Methods - Reference Checks | Appointment Integrity and Political Neutrality | Planned | 2010-2011 |
EX Resourcing | Staffing Services and Assessment | Planned | 2010-2011 |
Information Management Project and Strategy | Internal Services | Planned | 2011-2012 |
Political Activities | Appointment Integrity and Political Neutrality | Planned | 2011-2012 |
General Recruitment (Sector Framework) | Staffing Services and Assessment | Planned | 2012-2013 |
Delegated Authorities and Strategic Staffing | Appointment Integrity and Political Neutrality | Planned | 2012-2013 |
Electronic link to the PSC's Five-year Evaluation Plan 2011-2016