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Proactive Disclosure
Disclosure of Travel & Hospitality ExpensesOn December 12, 2003, the Prime Minister announced a new policy on the mandatory publication of travel and hospitality expenses for selected government officials. This web site provides information on the travel and hospitality expenses incurred within the Canada School of Public Service by senior level employees. The rules and principles governing travel are outlined in the Guidelines for Ministers' Offices and in Treasury Board's Travel Directive and Special Travel Authorities. The purpose of these directives is to provide for the reimbursement of reasonable expenses necessarily incurred during travel on government business. The Government of Canada extends hospitality in accordance with the rules and principles outlined in the Guidelines for Ministers' Offices and the Treasury Board Hospitality Policy. The objective of the policy is to ensure that hospitality is extended in an economical and affordable way when it facilitates government business or is considered desirable as a matter of courtesy and protocol. The information on this web site will be updated every three months, beginning on March 31, 2004. Please note that information that would normally be withheld under the Access to Information Act or the Privacy Act does not appear on this web site. Disclosure of Travel & Hospitality Expenses Disclosure of ContractsOn March 23, 2004, the government announced a new policy on the mandatory publication of contracts over $10,000. This website provides information on contracts issued by or on behalf of the Canada School of Public Service. Every three months we will be reporting contracts awarded by the department in the previous three months. Beginning on October 31, 2004, and every three months thereafter, this website will be updated to include information on new contracts awarded.The rules and principles governing government contracting are outlined in the Treasury Board Contracting Policy. The objective of government procurement contracting is to acquire goods and services, including construction services, in a manner that enhances access, competition and fairness and results in best value to Canada. Please note that information that would normally be withheld under the Access to Information and Privacy Acts does not appear on this website. Disclosure of Position ReclassificationsOn February 25, 2004, the government announced the mandatory publication of information concerning the reclassification of occupied positions in the Public Service of Canada. This web site provides information on the reclassification of positions for Canada Shool of Public Service.. The rules and principles governing the reclassification of occupied positions are outlined in the Guidelines on Reclassification. These guidelines provide Deputy Heads with a framework within which to exercise their delegated classification authority for the reclassification of existing positions. The following are some of the reasons that the duties of a position change resulting in a reclassification of the position:
Reclassification of occupied positions in the Public Service of Canada is an important and necessary business management option. However, when contemplating changes to a position that may result in reclassification, management must endeavour to ensure the proper, effective and efficient use of public money. The cost implication associated with upward reclassification must be known, transparent and support accountability for classification decisions. Government-Wide Position Reclassification Departmental Web Sites: information on these websites will be updated every three months, starting in October 2004. Please note that information that would normally be withheld under the Access to Information Act or the Privacy Act does not appear on this web site. Disclosure of Position Reclassifications |
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