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Context
The tabling in March 2000 of " Results for Canadians: Management Framework for the Government of Canada" reinforced the Government commitment to continuous management improvement and accountability for results. Results for Canadians has been followed by the development of the Integrated Risk Management Framework and by new policies for Internal Audit, Evaluation and Active Monitoring. The Internal Audit Policy, which took effect on April 1, 2001, requires departments and agencies to: - have an effective, independent and objective internal audit function that is properly resourced to provide sufficient and timely assurance services on all aspects of its risk management strategy and practices, management control frameworks and practices, and information used for decision-making and reporting;
- incorporate internal audit results into their priority setting, planning and decision-making processes; and
- issue completed reports in a timely manner and make them accessible to the public with minimal formality in both official languages.
The Evaluation Policy, which took effect on April 1, 2001, requires departments and agencies to embed evaluation into their management practices to: - help design policies, programs, and initiatives that clearly define expected results and that embody sound performance measurement, reporting and accountability provisions at their outset; and
- help assess in a rigorous and objective manner the results of government policies, programs and initiatives, including their impacts both intended and unintended, and alternative ways of achieving expected results.
The purpose of the Integrated Risk Management Framework, which took effect on April 1, 2001, is to: - provide guidance to advance the use of a more corporate and systematic approach to risk management;
- contribute to building a risk-smart workforce and environment that allows for innovation and responsible risk-taking while ensuring legitimate precautions are taken to protect the public interest, maintain public trust, and ensure due diligence; and
- propose a set of risk management practices that departments can adopt, or adapt, to their specific circumstances and mandate.
The Active Monitoring Policy, which took effect on June 1, 2001, requires departments and agencies to: - actively monitor their management practices and controls, and take early and effective remedial action in areas where significant deficiencies are encountered or improvements are needed; and
inform TBS of significant management concerns in a timely manner.
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