Thank you, Ms. Bisaro. The motion is in order. To the motion. Ms. Bisaro.
Thanks, Madam Chair. Just briefly, the area of lack of auditing of files was a huge one in the Auditor General’s report. It was an area that was noted by the Auditor General, and I think the language used by the Auditor General, certainly in our report we said, failure to complete these audits is significant. So, committee felt very strongly that we need to impress upon the Department of Health and Social Services and the authorities that audits of files must be done. It’s required in the procedures manual, and without action plans to back up the findings of the audits, there’s no point in doing them. So, this motion speaks to both of those things. Thank you.
Thank you, Ms. Bisaro. Minister Abernethy.
Thank you, Madam Chair. We agree with recommendation 11 and work is already in process.
The department has established an audit schedule and requires action plans to address deficiencies that are identified, and the department is monitoring the implementation.
Based on the Auditor General’s recommendations and our response and the departmental response, we are planning and intend to work with the health and social services authorities to develop a more formal audit schedule and process. Thank you.
Thank you, Minister Abernethy. To the motion.
Question.
Question is being called. The motion is carried.
---Carried
Ms. Bisaro.
