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Table 7: Evaluations
Veterans Affairs Canada develops its annual audit and evaluation plan using a risk-based approach. The current plan was approved on May 22, 2008 by the Deputy Minister at the recommendation of the Audit and Evaluation Committee. The intent of the audit and evaluation plan is to ensure projects are clearly aligned with Veterans Affairs Canada's Five-year Strategic Plan, Program Activity Architecture, and Management Accountability Framework. The Department undertakes audit and evaluation projects that are deemed the highest risk. To focus attention on those areas where use of the available resources would best achieve the objectives of audit and evaluation, the following criteria are considered during project selection: materiality; likelihood; complexity; and sensitivity/reputation. During the ranking of the proposed engagements, consultations are held with senior managers, program managers and audit and evaluation staff. Findings and recommendations of previous audits, evaluations and reviews, as well as the extent of follow-up and corrective action taken by management are also used to assess potential projects. Evaluation schedules are compared with those of the Office of the Comptroller General in order to prevent overlapping visits and undue interference with operations. Consultation with partners is conducted on an ongoing basis.
The long range plan attempts to provide some balance, so that some functions, activities and organizational entities are covered annually through cyclical projects (e.g., Organizational Governance and Residential Care). Follow-up to findings also contribute to current and future year planning. The plan has some flexibility to allow for requests from management for special studies demanded by unforeseeable circumstances, from central agencies for the Transfer Policy requirements, and for follow-up reviews on the actions taken on recommendations.
The current Audit and Evaluation Plan covers initiatives planned up to 2010-2011. However, it is important to note that the Audit and Evaluation Plan is re-evaluated on an annual basis, and beginning in 2009-2010 a separate Evaluation Plan will be developed. This plan will be presented to the Departmental Evaluation Committee for review and recommendation. The Audit and Evaluation committee held its last meeting in May 22, 2008 and has been replaced by two separate committees, the Departmental Evaluation Committee and the Departmental Audit Committee.
Upcoming Evaluations
Audit and Evaluation Division Evaluation commitments April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2011 (approved by Audit and Evaluation Committee May 22, 2008).
| Name of Evaluation | Program Type | Status | Expected Completion Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Veterans Charter Program Evaluation | Grants & Contributions | Planned | March 31, 2010 |
| Long Term Care Evaluation Assessment | Grants & Contributions | Planned | March 31, 2010 |
| Canada Remembers Youth Remembrance and Outreach Evaluation | Grants & Contributions | Planned | March 31, 2010 |
| Client Option for Disability Pension vs Pension Award Evaluation | Grants & Contributions | Planned | March 31, 2010 |
| Case Management Evaluation | Grants & Contributions | Planned | March 31, 2010 |
| Long Term Care Evaluation | Grants & Contributions | Planned | March 31, 2011 |
| Health and Home Care Evaluation | Grants & Contributions | Planned | March 31, 2011 |
| Veterans Independence Program | Grants & Contributions | Planned | March 31, 2011 |
| Federal Health Partnership Evaluation | Partnership Arrangements | Planned | March 31, 2011 |
| Mental Health Strategy Evaluation | Strategic Policy Development | Planned | March 31, 2011 |
Electronic Link to Report: Audit and Evaluation Reports are posted on Veterans Affairs Canada public website when they are completed http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=department/reports/deptaudrep
Note: The above list is based on a risk-ranking priority exercise. The Evaluation Plan is revisited annually and the order of priority and/or necessity of the work is subject to change due to changing departmental or governmental priorities.