Deferred Projects
The following projects were initially planned but have been deferred given the pandemic based risk perspective:
Title: Small, Sole/Single Source, Emergency Purchase Order Analysis VFM/Performance Audit
Audit Type: Operational, Compliance, Performance
Scope: The processing and approach to purchase orders under $5k is designed to provide rapid procurement and solutions where required when the expenditures are low (<$5k) such that emergencies can be addressed in a defined timeline. Our work will evaluate if the current process is designed and operating to meet these objectives and incorporate testing to determine if items are being split or routed through the process threshold that should not be, using data analytics as an investigative approach.
Related risks: Budgeting and realizing savings, Procurement
Title: Huron Lodge - Compliance Management and Quality Inspection Program
Audit Type: Operational, Compliance, Performance
Scope: In consideration for the over 900 regulations governing Huron Lodge and compliance is regularly subject to quality, inspections, critical incident reviews and complaint investigations, internal audit will review processes and controls designed and in operation at Huron Lodge to address the following objectives:
- periodic assessment of compliance and safety risks is conducted and policies are reviewed periodically for alignment to the LTCHA
- internal quality inspection protocols are communicated
- oversight and monitoring of external service providers
- coordination with other City functions (i.e. Facilities) to manage risks
- reporting of compliance (non compliance) occurs in a timely manner
- results of internal quality reviews are reviewed by leadership and appropriately inform staff performance management and progression
Related risks:
Legislative & Regulatory, Regulatory inspection (H&S, labour), Health & Safety