This information report draws attention to key aspects of government task force reviews of the BC Utilities Commission that still warrant government’s consideration. The report also describes the roles and responsibilities of the commission.

This audit looked to see if Northern Health was effectively recruiting and retaining registered nurses and nurse practitioners to fill the rural registered nurse and nurse practitioner positions identified in its human health resources plan.

This audit looked at whether government is adequately managing the risks posed by climate change. This audit was part of a collaborative climate change audit across Canada titled Perspectives on Climate Change Action in Canada.

The Performance Audit Coverage Plan lists in-progress audits as well as those that the office anticipates starting over the next three years. This year, new performance audit topics include post-secondary student mental health, the RCMP contract, and access to timely cancer care.

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure’s Regional Transportation Management Centre (RTMC) manages traffic flow at major bridges and roadways throughout the province. This audit looked to see if the RTMC had foundational cybersecurity controls in place. It didn’t assess the effectiveness of these controls.

This audit focused on the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and their roles in meeting government’s objective of ensuring healthy grizzly bear populations throughout B.C. It also looked at government’s planning, activities and reporting as to the effectiveness of grizzly bear management.

Under section 11 (1) of the Auditor General Act, we complete an annual audit of the B.C. government’s Summary Financial Statements. At the end of this process, we issue an audit opinion that is published with the financial statements in government’s Public Accounts. The opinion says whether or not the financial statements present government’s financial position…

This audit looked at whether the Ministry of Justice has procured and managed the contract for the Family Maintenance Enforcement Program in accordance with government policy to achieve the best value for money.