Future-Oriented Statement of Operations 2014-2015
Unaudited Future-Oriented Statement of Operations for the years ending March 31, 2014 and 2015 Statement of Management Responsibility Responsibility for the compilation, content and presentation of the accompanying future-oriented financial information for the years ended March 31, 2014 and 2015 rests with the Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat’s (CICS) management. The future-oriented financial information has been prepared by management in accordance with Treasury Board accounting policies which are consistent with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles for the public sector. The future-oriented financial information is submitted for Part III of Estimates (Report on Plans and Priorities), and will be used in the department’s Departmental Performance Report to compare with actual results. These statements are based on the best information available and the appropriateness of the assumptions adopted as at December 17, 2013 and reflect the plans described in the Report on Plans and Priorities. Management is responsible for the integrity and objectivity of the information contained in future-oriented financial information and for the process of developing assumptions. Assumptions and estimates are based upon information available and known to management at the time of development, reflect current business and economic conditions, and assume a continuation of current governmental priorities and consistency in departmental mandate and strategic objectives. Much of the future-oriented financial information is based on these assumptions, best estimates, and judgment and gives due consideration to materiality. At the time of preparation of these statements, management believes the estimates and assumptions to be reasonable. However, as with all such assumptions, there is a measure of uncertainty surrounding them. This uncertainty increases as the forecast horizon extends. The actual results achieved for the fiscal years covered in the accompanying future-oriented financial information will vary from the information presented and the variations may be material. The Future-oriented Financial Statements for CICS have not been audited. The paper version was approved and signed by: André M. McArdle Secretary Ottawa, Canada Date: February 7, 2014 Brian J. Berry Assistant Secretary and Chief Financial Officer Ottawa, Canada Date: February 7, 2014 Future-Oriented Statement of Operations (unaudited) For the Year ending March 31 Estimated Results 2014 Planned Results 2015 (in dollars) Expenses Conference Services 3,801,337 4,133,378 Internal Services 2,400,112 2,379,357 Total expenses 6,201,449 6,512,735 Revenues Shared cost agreement with provincial governments 1,100,000 1,100,000 Revenues earned on behalf of Government (1,100,000) (1,100,000) Total revenues – – Net cost of operations 6,201,449 6,512,735 The accompanying notes form an integral part of these future-oriented Statement of Operations. Notes to the Future-Oriented Statements of Operations 1. Methodology and Significant Assumptions The future-oriented statement of operations has been prepared on the basis of government priorities and departmental plans as described in the Report on Plans and Priorities. The information in the estimated results for fiscal year 2013–14 is based on actual results as at November 30, 2013 and on forecasts for the remainder of the fiscal year. Forecasts have been made for the planned results for the 2014-15 fiscal year. The main assumptions underlying the forecasts are […]
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Greening Government Operations (GGO) 2015-2016
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 Targeted performance level Departmental approach to further the implementation of the Policy on Green Procurement in place as of April 1, 2014. March 31, 2016 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: 6 Percentage: 100% 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 Targeted performance level 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 Targeted performance level 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. 90% Departmental green procurement target Performance Evaluations Performance indicator Targeted performance level 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 Targeted performance level 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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Upcoming Internal Audits and Evaluations Over The Next Three Fiscal Years 2015-2016
A. All upcoming Internal Audits over the next three fiscal years 1. Name of Internal Audit 2. Internal Audit Type 3. Status 4. Expected Completion Date Horizontal Internal Audit on Information Technology Security in Large and Small Departments Horizontal Reporting Phase Ending in Q1 2015-16 Horizontal Internal Audit of Business Continuity Planning in Large and Small Departments Horizontal Planning Phase Starting in Q1 2015-16 Horizontal Internal Audit of Information Management in Large and Small Departments Horizontal Planning Phase Starting in Q4 2014-15 Horizontal Internal Audit of Information Technology Security in Large and Small Departments – Phase II Horizontal Planning Phase Starting in Q1 2016-17 Horizontal Internal Audit of Costing in Large and Small Departments Horizontal Planning Phase Starting in Q2 2016-17
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