City of Ottawa Audit Committee met Feb. 17.
Here is the agenda provided by the committee:
1. Notices and meeting information for meeting participants and the public
Notices and meeting information are attached to the agenda and minutes, including: availability of simultaneous interpretation and accessibility accommodations; in camera meeting procedures; information items not subject to discussion; personal information disclaimer for correspondents and public speakers; notices regarding minutes; and remote participation details.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request.
Except where otherwise indicated, reports requiring Council consideration will be presented to Council on Wednesday 22 February, 2023 in Audit Committee Report 1.
The deadline to register by phone to speak, or submit written comments or visual presentations is 4 pm on Thursday 16 February, 2023, and the deadline to register to speak by email is 8:30 am on Friday, 3 February, 2023.
2. Declarations of Interest
3. Confirmation of Minutes
3.1 AC Minutes 17 – 12 September 2022
4. Office of the City Clerk
4.1 Audit Committee Terms of Reference
ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0017 - Citywide
Report Recommendation
That the Audit Committee recommend Council approve its Terms of Reference, as outlined in this report and attached as Document 1.
5. Finance and Corporate Services Department
5.1 2022 Ernst & Young Financial Statement Audit Plan
ACS2023-FSD-FIN-0002 - Citywide
Report Recommendation
That the Audit Committee receive this report and forward to Council for information.
5.2 2023 Draft Operating and Capital Budget – Audit Committee
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The draft budget was tabled at the Council meeting of February 1, 2023. The Audit Committee report on the draft budget will be considered by Council at its meeting of March 1, 2023.
Report Recommendation
That the Audit Committee consider the relevant portions of the 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets and make recommendations to Council sitting in Committee of the Whole to be held March 1, 2023.
6. Auditor General
6.1 Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – Audit and Investigation Reports
ACS2023-OAG-BVG-0001 - Citywide
Report Recommendation
That the Audit Committee receive the audit and investigation reports and recommend that Council consider and approve the recommendations.
6.2 Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – OPS and OPSB Convoy Response Audit Reports
ACS2023-OAG-BVG-0002 - Citywide
Report recommendations
That the Audit Committee recommend Council receive the following reports:
Audit of Ottawa Police Service’s Response to the Convoy Protest – The Role of the Ottawa Police Services Board; and Audit of Ottawa Police Service’s Response to the Convoy Protest – Collaboration with the City of Ottawa.
7. Referrals
7.1 Motion - Request the Office of the Auditor General Undertake a Comprehensive Program and Service Review
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Motion No. 2022 - 03/11, moved by Councillor D. Brown and seconded by Councillor C. Curry, at the City Council meeting of December 14, 2022, and referred to Audit Committee.
8. In Camera Items
9. Notices of Motions (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
10. Inquiries
11. Other Business
12. Adjournment
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