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GENERAL AUDIT SERVICES [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Government Accounting
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Comptroller General of Canada
1, record 1, English, Comptroller%20General%20of%20Canada
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Comptroller General 2, record 1, English, Comptroller%20General
correct, see observation, Canada
- Secretary of the Treasury Board and Comptroller General of Canada 2, record 1, English, Secretary%20of%20the%20Treasury%20Board%20and%20Comptroller%20General%20of%20Canada
former designation, correct, see observation
- Comptroller of the Treasury 2, record 1, English, Comptroller%20of%20the%20Treasury
former designation, correct, see observation, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Changes in responsibilities continued through the late 1960s. In 1969, as recommended by the Glassco Commission, the position of Comptroller of the Treasury was abolished and departments took responsibility for certifying and authorizing expenditures. The Comptroller's office became part of the Department of Supply and Services. This function remained in PWGSC [Public Works and Government Services Canada] as the Receiver General of Canada. In 1978 as part of the government's response to the Auditor General' s Report, a new Office of the Comptroller General was established. While similar in name to the former Comptroller of the Treasury the function was different. The Comptroller General reported to the Treasury Board on financial management program evaluation and internal audit in government departments. As part of this reorganization [in 1993, ] the Office of the Comptroller General of Canada which had existed as a distinct organization separate from the Treasury Board Secretariat since 1978 was amalgamated with the Secretariat and the title and responsibilities for both were delegated to a single individual –Secretary of the Treasury Board and Comptroller General of Canada. In June 2004, following the appointment of the new Comptroller General, a new Office of the Comptroller General( OCG) was established as a distinct organization in TBS [Treasury Board Secretariat]. Consistent with the focus on sound financial management in the OCG, other responsibilities that were under the former Comptrollership Branch now fall elsewhere in the Secretariat. 2, record 1, English, - Comptroller%20General%20of%20Canada
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Comptabilité publique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- contrôleur général du Canada
1, record 1, French, contr%C3%B4leur%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20du%20Canada
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- contrôleuse générale du Canada 2, record 1, French, contr%C3%B4leuse%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20du%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
- contrôleur général 3, record 1, French, contr%C3%B4leur%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
- contrôleuse générale 4, record 1, French, contr%C3%B4leuse%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- secrétaire du Conseil du Trésor et contrôleur général du Canada 3, record 1, French, secr%C3%A9taire%20du%20Conseil%20du%20Tr%C3%A9sor%20et%20contr%C3%B4leur%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20du%20Canada
former designation, correct, see observation, masculine and feminine noun, Canada
- contrôleur du Trésor 3, record 1, French, contr%C3%B4leur%20du%20Tr%C3%A9sor
former designation, correct, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
- contrôleuse du Trésor 4, record 1, French, contr%C3%B4leuse%20du%20Tr%C3%A9sor
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les responsabilités ont continué de changer jusqu'à la fin des années 1960. En 1969, comme l'avait recommandé la Commission Glassco, le poste de contrôleur du Trésor a été aboli et les ministères ont assumé la responsabilité de la certification et de l'autorisation des dépenses. Le Bureau du contrôleur est devenu une partie du ministère des Approvisionnements et Services. Cette fonction est maintenant remplie par le receveur général du Canada qui fait partie de TPSGC [Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada]. En 1978, en partie en réponse au rapport du vérificateur général, le gouvernement établissait le nouveau Bureau du contrôleur général. Même s'il portait un titre presque identique à celui de l'ancien contrôleur du Trésor la fonction était différente. Le contrôleur général rendait compte au Conseil du Trésor de la gestion financière de l'évaluation de programmes et de la vérification interne dans les ministères. Par suite de cette réorganisation [en 1993,] le Bureau du contrôleur général du Canada, qui existait à titre d'entité indépendante par rapport au Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor depuis 1978, a été fusionné à ce dernier et les titres et responsabilités de l'un et l'autre ont été délégués à une même personne, le secrétaire du Conseil du Trésor et contrôleur général du Canada. En juin 2004 par suite de la nomination du nouveau contrôleur général, le Bureau du contrôleur général (BCG) a été créé à titre d'organisation distincte à l'intérieur du SCT [Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor]. Étant donné l'importance accordée à la saine gestion financière au sein du BCG d'autres responsabilités exercées par l'ancienne Direction de la fonction de contrôleur ont été transférées à d'autres secteurs du Secrétariat. 3, record 1, French, - contr%C3%B4leur%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20du%20Canada
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Puestos gubernamentales
- Contabilidad pública
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Contralor General de Canadá
1, record 1, Spanish, Contralor%20General%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- Contralora General de Canadá 2, record 1, Spanish, Contralora%20General%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-09-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Government Accounting
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Audit Services
1, record 2, English, Audit%20Services
correct, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- AS 2, record 2, English, AS
correct, plural
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Professional Practices Group 3, record 2, English, Professional%20Practices%20Group
former designation, correct
- PPG 3, record 2, English, PPG
former designation, correct
- PPG 3, record 2, English, PPG
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In August 2016, the Professional Practices Group (PPG) changed its name to Audit Services (AS). 1, record 2, English, - Audit%20Services
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Audit Services : designation used by the Office of the Auditor General of Canada(OAG). 4, record 2, English, - Audit%20Services
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Comptabilité publique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Services d'audit
1, record 2, French, Services%20d%27audit
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- SA 2, record 2, French, SA
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Direction des méthodes professionnelles 3, record 2, French, Direction%20des%20m%C3%A9thodes%20professionnelles
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- DMP 3, record 2, French, DMP
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- DMP 3, record 2, French, DMP
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En août 2016, la Direction des méthodes professionnelles (DMP) a changé de nom pour devenir les Services d'audit (SA). 1, record 2, French, - Services%20d%27audit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Services d'audit : désignation en usage au Bureau du vérificateur général du Canada (BVG). 4, record 2, French, - Services%20d%27audit
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-10-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Auditing (Accounting)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Audit and Advisory Services
1, record 3, English, Audit%20and%20Advisory%20Services
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Transport Canada. Audit and Advisory Services conducts audits and reviews to provide the Deputy Minister and senior management with independent and objective assurance and advice on all important aspects of risk management, management practices and controls, and information used for decision-making purposes. In addition, it provides secretariat services to the Transport Canada Audit and Review Committee and liaison services with the Office of the Auditor General. 1, record 3, English, - Audit%20and%20Advisory%20Services
Record 3, Key term(s)
- AAS
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Vérification (Comptabilité)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Services de vérification et de conseils
1, record 3, French, Services%20de%20v%C3%A9rification%20et%20de%20conseils
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- SVC 1, record 3, French, SVC
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Transports Canada. Les SVC effectuent des vérifications et des examens afin de fournir au sous-ministre et à la haute direction une assurance et des conseils objectifs et impartiaux sur toutes les facettes importantes de la gestion du risque, des pratiques et des contrôles de gestion, et de l'information aux fins de prise de décision. De plus, les SVC fournissent des services de secrétariat au Comité d'examen et de vérification de Transports Canada et des services de liaison avec le Bureau du vérificateur général. 1, record 3, French, - Services%20de%20v%C3%A9rification%20et%20de%20conseils
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-08-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Financial and Budgetary Management
- Government Accounting
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- services provided without charge
1, record 4, English, services%20provided%20without%20charge
correct, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The following are the more significant types of services provided without charge : accommodation provided by Public Works and Government Services; contributions covering employer’ share of employees’ insurance premiums and costs paid by Treasury Board; salary and associated costs of legal services provided by Department of Justice; audit services provided by the Office of the Auditor General; etc. 2, record 4, English, - services%20provided%20without%20charge
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Gestion budgétaire et financière
- Comptabilité publique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- services fournis gratuitement
1, record 4, French, services%20fournis%20gratuitement
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Voici des exemples reflétant les principaux types de services fournis gratuitement : les locaux fournis par Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada; les contributions couvrant la fraction des cotisations aux régimes d'assurance des employés assumée par l'employeur et les coûts payés par le Conseil du Trésor; les coûts salariaux et les coûts connexes des services juridiques fournis par le ministère de la Justice; les services de vérification fournis par le Bureau du vérificateur général. 2, record 4, French, - services%20fournis%20gratuitement
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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