86.7 Improved Follow-Up of the Auditor General’s Annual Report
Whereas, The Government of Canada is accountable to Parliament and the population of Canada for the use and management of public funds;
Whereas, The Auditor General of Canada is responsible for an Annual Report on the results of an audit of government spending on a department by department basis; and,
Whereas, The Annual Report of the Auditor General annually describes cases of excessive expenditure and waste which contributes to Canada’s deficit; therefore,
RESOLVED, That The National Council of Women of Canada urge the Government of Canada to improve the follow-up of the Annual Report of the Auditor General by ensuring:
- That funds raised by the Government of Canada be expended only by authority of Parliament.
- That there be more judicious use of Governor General’s warrants.
- That a knowledgeable and impartial Auditor General continues to make an independent examination of the departments, agencies, and programs of government and to report annually to Parliament.
- That complete and understandable information be made available to Members of Parliament in order to assist them in their examination of Government of Canada expenditures.
- That the Canadian public be kept informed of corrective action in areas identified by the Auditor General’s Annual Report.
- That the work of the Auditor General in the area of tax expenditures which result in revenue loss be carefully monitored and followed by appropriate action.