Internal audit Report

Office of the Auditor General of Canada Internal Audit Executive Summary Security at Regional Offices January 2004 Dan Rubenstein, Principal Bert Cowan, Author Internal Audit Executive Summary – Security at Regional Offices Executive Summary Introduction In accordance with the Office’s annual internal audit plan that was approved by the Audit Committee, the Strategic Planning and Professional Practices Group completed an audit of the Office’s Regional Office’s Security function to determine the level of compliance with the Government Security Policy (GSP). This was the second phase of an Internal Audit of Security. The first phase looked at security at the Ottawa Office of the Office of the Auditor General. Conclusion Based upon the audit work performed, we conclude that the Regional Offices of the Office of the Auditor General of Canada are in compliance with the Government Security Policy and the security procedures over draft value for money chapters, and the handling of draft annual attest audit opinions and special examination plans. Background The new Government Security Policy came into effect on February 1, 2002. Under the new policy, Deputy Heads are accountable for safeguarding employees and assets and assuring the continued delivery of services. The Government Security Policy states that Departments and Agencies must comply with the baseline requirements as well as the ...