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Table 8: Internal Audits
| HRSDC Internal Audit HRSDC's annual planning cycle is based on risk. At this time, the Internal Audit Plan for 2008 - 2011 is being developed, with approval anticipated in early 2008 - 2009. The audit plan will meet the requirements of the 2006 Treasury Board's Policy on Internal Audit and align with the Program Activity Architecture. Below is a listing of internal audit engagements identified in the 2007 - 2010 Internal Audit Plan. Please note that the list of projects planned for 2008-2010 may change as a result of the risk-based audit planning process for 2008-2009. |
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| Name of Internal Audit | Audit Type | Status | Expected Completion Date |
| Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnerships | Assurance | Underway | Winter 2008 |
| Canada Student Loans Program - Consulting Engagement | Consulting | Underway | Summer 2008 |
| Risk Managementa | Assurance | Underway | Spring 2008 |
| Acquisition Cards | Assurance | Planned for 2007-08 | Summer 2008 |
| Procurement and Contract Management | Assurance | Underway | Spring 2008 |
| Grants and Contributions - Financial Monitoring (Phase I - Compliance) | Assurance | Underway | Spring 2008 |
| Accessibility | Assurance | Underway | Spring 2008 |
| Asset Protection and Life-Cycle Management | Assurance | Planned for 2007-2008 | Summer 2008 |
| Common System for Grants and Contributions | Review | Planned for 2007-2008 | Spring 2008 |
| Canada Study Grant | Assurance | Planned for 2008-2009 | |
| Youth Employment Strategy | Assurance | Planned for 2008-2009 | |
| Research | Assurance | Planned for 2008-2009 | |
| Values and Ethicsa | Follow-up | Planned for 2008-2009 | |
| Risk Managementa | Follow-up | Planned for 2008-2009 | |
| Results Identification and Performance Measurementa | Assurance | Planned for 2008-2009 | |
| Accountabilities for Collaborative/Horizontal Initiatives | Assurance | Planned for 2008-2009 | |
| Budgets/Forecasts Resource Reallocation to Achieve Results | Assurance | Planned for 2008-2009 | |
| Grants and Contributions - Financial Monitoring (Phase II - Processes) |
Assurance | Planned for 2008-2009 | |
| Financial and Non-Financial Reporting | Assurance | Planned for 2008-2009 | |
| Sustainable HR Policies and HR Planning | Assurance | Planned for 2008-2009 | |
| Governance and Oversight of Collaborative Initiatives/Processes | Assurance | Planned for 2008-2009 | |
| Travel | Assurance | Planned for 2008-2009 | |
| Hospitality | Assurance | Planned for 2008-2009 | |
| Financial Transaction Recording | Assurance | Planned for 2008-2009 | |
| Grants and Contributions - Proposal Assessment Process | Assurance | Planned for 2008-2009 | |
| 2008/2009 Attest Audit of the Administrative Costs charged to the CPP Account | Attest | Planned for 2009-10 | |
| Student Financial Assistance (CSLP) | Assurance | Planned for 2009-10 | |
| Aboriginal Human Resources Development Strategy | Assurance | Planned for 2009-10 | |
| Trades and Apprenticeship | Assurance | Planned for 2009-10 | |
| Wage Earner Protection Program | Assurance | Planned for 2009-10 | |
| Literacy | Assurance | Planned for 2009-10 | |
| Values and Ethicsa | Follow-up | Planned for 2009-10 | |
| Risk Managementa | Follow-up | Planned for 2009-10 | |
| Results Identification and Performance Managementa | Assurance | Planned for 2009-10 | |
| Authority, Responsibility and Accountability - Communication and Understanding | Assurance | Planned for 2009-10 | |
| Knowledge and Talent Management | Assurance | Planned for 2009-10 | |
| Financial Management Policies, Authorities and Practices | Assurance | Planned for 2009-10 | |
| Taxis | Assurance | Planned for 2009-10 | |
| Memberships | Assurance | Planned for 2009-10 | |
| Comparison of Business Results versus Expectations | Assurance | Planned for 2009-10 | |
| aAudit required for the Chief Audit Executive holistic opinion as per the Treasury Board Policy on Internal Audit: "Chief audit executives (are to) provide annual holistic opinions to deputy heads and audit committees on the effectiveness and adequacy of risk management, control, and governance processes in their departments, as well as reporting on individual risk-based audits." Please Note:Once approved, HRSDC internal audits reports are posted on the website listed below. http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/cs/fas/iarms/toc.shtml Service Canada Internal Audit The Service Canada internal audit capacity has continued to grow by developing and using a systematic plan and disciplined approach to assess and improve the effectiveness of risk management, internal control, and governance processes. The emphasis of the work conducted by the Internal Audit Branch has been on the effectiveness and efficiency of operations; the reliability and integrity of financial and operational information; the safeguarding of departmental assets; and compliance with laws, regulations, and contractual obligations. The following list is representative of the audit work completed and still in progress carried out by the Service Canada Internal Audit Branch. |
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| Name of Audit | Audit Type | Status | Expected Completion Date |
| Review of the March 31, 2007 HRSDC departmental financial statements | Assurance | In progress | January 2008 |
| Annual Audit of the Old Age Security Program Expenditures for 2006-07 Fiscal Year | Assurance | In progress | January 2008 |
| Compliance with Management of IT Security Standards (MITSS) | Assurance | In progress | January 2008 |
| Record of Employment Web | Assurance | In progress | January 2008 |
| EI: Segregation of Duties | Follow-up Audit | In progress | November 2007 |
| Review of General Computer Controls | Assurance | In progress | January 2008 |
| Complete the Old Age Security Program mapping and assessment of financial controls | Assurance | In progress | March 2008 |
| Receipt and Reporting of Public Funds | Assurance | Not started | TBD |
| Management of Canada Pension Pan | Assurance | In progress | January 2008 |
| Financial and Activity Monitoring of Aboriginal Human Resource Development Strategy (AHRDS) | Assurance | In progress | March 2008 |
| Grants and Contributions 'Spot Audits' | Assurance | In progress | March 2008 |
| Audit of Records Management Related to Contracting and Procurement (joint with HRSDC) | Assurance | In progress | June 2008 |
| Post-Implementation Audit of the Service Canada College | Assurance | In progress | June 2008 |
| Audit of the Public Service Modernisation Act Post-Implementation | Assurance | In progress | June 2008 |
| Business Continuity Planning | Assurance | In progress | March 2008 |
| Consolidated Statement of Administrative Costs Charged to the Canada Pension Plan Account for the March 31, 2007 year-end | Assurance | In progress | January 2008 |
| Review of the March 31, 2008 HRSDC departmental financial statements | Assurance | Not started | January 2009 |
| Annual Audit of the Old Age Security Program Expenditures for the 2007-08 fiscal year | Assurance | Not started | January 2009 |
| Consolidated Statement of Administrative Costs Charged to the Canada Pension Plan Account for the March 31, 2008 year-end | Assurance | Not started | January 2009 |
| Review of the Canada Pension Plan Base Program Expenditures | Assurance | Not started | TBD |
| Please Note: *Once approved by the Audit and Evaluation Committee, Service Canada internal audit reports are posted on the website listed below. http://www1.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/cs/fas/iarms/servcan/iab.shtml |
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