Finance
November 10, 2016

Strengthening Fiscal Accountability

Minister Acknowledges Work of Auditor General

Today the Honourable Cathy Bennett, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, acknowledged the work of the Auditor General in the release of his 2016 Annual Report. The report in includes seven items related to Provincial Government departments and government entities.

“The Auditor General’s report is indicative of what the province saw under the previous administration - a lack of oversight. The Auditor General painted a very clear picture in his report, which included audits which covered periods ending in 2015. Government needs greater oversight and leadership to ensure programs and services are being delivered in an accountable manner. I thank the Auditor General for his important work and we have assured him that our government takes his recommendations seriously, and work will continue in all departments to address them.”
- The Honourable Cathy Bennett, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board

The Provincial Government continues to demonstrate its commitment to improving how programs and services are administered and delivered, as well as departments needing to work smarter and more efficiently. “The Way Forward: A Vision for Sustainability and Growth in Newfoundland and Labrador,” guides Provincial Government actions to achieve greater efficiency, strengthen the province’s economic foundation, enhance services, and improve outcomes to promote a healthy and prosperous province.

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Media contact:

Tansy Mundon Director of Communications Department of Finance 709-729-6830, 693-1865 tansymundon@gov.nl.ca

2016 11 10            11:35 a.m.