Based on the controls identified and assessed for design as part of the internal audit of Planning and Development, we have determined that there is reasonable evidence to indicate that:

	No or limited scope improvement	No major concerns noted	Cause for concern	Cause for considerable concern
For the objectives related to:  Planning and development policies and procedures exist, are periodically reviewed to remain relevant to current legislation and changing circumstances, and support adherence with requirements on interaction points between various stakeholders /departments.
Controls over the process are designed in such a manner that there are:
For the objectives related to:  Pre-development assessments are conducted and monitored as per requirements of the Official Plan, in a timely manner, and incorporate necessary changes as identified through documentation of information received to support decisions.
Controls over the process are designed in such a manner that there are:
Sample tests indicated that process controls were operating such that there are:
For the objectives related to:  Interactions between internal and external customers/applicants and key City departments occur and defined/required information is exchanged in a timely manner to support management in the planning and development decision making process.
Controls over the process are designed in such a manner that there are:
Sample tests indicated that process controls were operating such that there are:
For the objectives related to:  Processes are designed and implemented to enable continuous oversight of the results/outcomes desired by Planning and Development Services for consistent processing of internal and external applications.
Controls over the process are designed in such a manner that there are: