Greening Government Operations 2016-17
Green Procurement Reporting For Departments and Agencies Not Bound by the Federal Sustainable Development Act Target 7.2: Green Procurement As of April 1, 2014, the Government of Canada will continue to take action to embed environmental considerations into public procurement, in accordance with the federal Policy on Green Procurement. Performance Measurement Expected result Environmentally responsible acquisition, use and disposal of goods and services. Performance indicator Performance level achieved Departmental approach to further the implementation of the Policy on Green Procurement in place as of April 1, 2014. March 31, 2017 Number and percentage of procurement and/or materiel management specialists who have completed the Canada School of Public Service Green Procurement course (C215) or equivalent, in the given fiscal year. Number: N/A (training was provided in prior years) Percentage: N/A Number and percentage of managers and functional heads of procurement and materiel whose performance evaluation includes support and contribution toward green procurement, in the given fiscal year. Number: 1 Percentage: 100% Departmental green procurement target Management Processes and Controls Performance indicator Performance level achieved CICS will maximize the use of PWGSC procurement instruments such as standing offers and supply arrangements. CICS will continue to review and update internal processes and controls in order to integrate environmental considerations. 75% Departmental green procurement target Training Performance indicator Performance level achieved CICS has ensured that all staff with procurement responsibilities completed the CSPS course C215. CICS will also require that all new staff with procurement responsibilities complete the course within three months of being hired. 100% Departmental green procurement target Performance Evaluations Performance indicator Performance level achieved CICS will ensure that an objective to include environmental considerations in procurement activities is integrated into individual performance evaluations. 2 Implementation strategy element or best practice Performance level achieved 7.2.1.5. Leverage common use procurement instruments where available and feasible. Achieved Best Practice 7.2.3. Train acquisition cardholders on green procurement. Achieved Best Practice 7.2.4. Increase awareness of the Policy on Green Procurement among managers. Achieved
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Internal Audits and Evaluations 2016-17
A. All upcoming Internal Audits over the next three fiscal years Name of Internal Audit Internal Audit Type Completion Date Horizontal Internal Audit of Information Technology Security in Large and Small Departments – Phase II Horizontal N/A – CICS’ Internal Audit Plan was modified. Horizontal Internal Audit of Information Technology Security in Large and Small Departments was replaced by Compensation Pay System and Project Management audits which will take place in 2018-19. Horizontal Internal Audit of Costing For Decision Making in Large and Small Departments Horizontal N/A – CICS’ Internal Audit Plan was modified. Horizontal Internal Audit of Costing was replaced by Compensation Pay System and Project Management audits which will take place in 2018-19.
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Unaudited Financial Statements 2016-17
For the Year Ended March 31, 2017 Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat Statement of Management Responsibility Including Internal Control over Financial Reporting Responsibility for the integrity and objectivity of the accompanying financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2017 and all information contained in these statements rests with the management of the Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat (CICS). These financial statements have been prepared by management using the Government’s accounting policies, which are based on Canadian public sector accounting standards. Management is responsible for the integrity and objectivity of the information in these financial statements. Some of the information in the financial statements is based on management’s best estimates and judgment, and gives due consideration to materiality. To fulfill its accounting and reporting responsibilities, management maintains a set of accounts that provides a centralized record of the CICS’s financial transactions. Financial information submitted in the preparation of the Public Accounts of Canada, and included in the CICS’s Departmental Results Report, is consistent with these financial statements. Management is also responsible for maintaining an effective system of internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) designed to provide reasonable assurance that financial information is reliable, that assets are safeguarded and that transactions are properly authorized and recorded in accordance with the Financial Administration Act and other applicable legislation, regulations, authorities, directives and policies. Management seeks to ensure the objectivity and integrity of data in its financial statements through careful selection, training and development of qualified staff; through organizational arrangements that provide appropriate divisions of responsibility; through communication programs aimed at ensuring that regulations, policies, standards, and managerial authorities are understood throughout the CICS and through conducting an annual risk-based assessment of the effectiveness of the system of ICFR. The system of ICFR is designed to mitigate risks to a reasonable level based on an ongoing process to identify key risks, to assess effectiveness of associated key controls, and to make any necessary adjustments. The CICS is subject to periodic Core Control Audits performed by the Office of the Comptroller General of Canada (OCG) and uses the results of such audits to comply with the Treasury Board Policy on Internal Control. The financial statements of the CICS have not been audited. André M. McArdle, Secretary Ottawa, Canada August 25, 2017 Brian J. Berry FCPA, FCMA, Assistant Secretary and Chief Financial Officer Ottawa, Canada August 25, 2017 Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat Statement of Financial Position (Unaudited) As at March 31 (in dollars) 2017 2016 Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (note 4) 550,330 658,405 Vacation pay and compensatory leave 91,059 103,027 Employee future benefits (note 5) 141,604 141,604 Total liabilities 782,993 903,036 Financial assets Due from Consolidated Revenue Fund 375,932 517,753 Accounts receivable and advances (note 6) 185,195 383,654 Total gross financial assets 561,127 901,407 Financial assets held on behalf of Government Accounts receivable and advances (note 6) – (242,500) Total financial assets held on behalf of Government – (242,500) Total net financial assets 561,127 658,907 Departmental net debt 221,866 244,129 Non-financial assets Tangible […]
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