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2025 Internal Audit Steering Committee Annual Report
Presented by: Councillor Sheena Hughes, Chair, Internal Audit Steering Committee
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SUMMARY
An annual report has been prepared to report on the activities undertaken by the Internal Audit Steering Committee in 2025. The report provides an overview of the Committee’s role and membership, progress updates on audits and implementations, and planned audits and work for future years.
ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL DIRECTION OR MANDATORY STATUTORY PROVISION
As outlined in the Internal Audit Steering Committee Bylaw (24/2023):
8. The Committee shall report to Council once per year regarding activities undertaken by the Committee during the year.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
This is the second annual report provided to Council on activities undertaken by the Internal Audit Steering Committee (IASC).
The IASC was initially formed in 2017 to undertake audits of City programs and services. The IASC underwent a review of practices and processes in 2022 and redesigned the Committee’s role to a risk-based audit approach, which is now reflected in the Committee’s Bylaw (24/2023).
The IASC also monitors the implementation of some process improvement projects, at Council’s direction.
The Committee operates with an annual budget of $100,000.00, to be allocated by the Committee based on the approved IASC Multi-year Workplan.
STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS OR ENGAGEMENT
Two public members sit on the Internal Audit Steering Committee and participate in Committee meetings, discussions, decisions, and recommendations to Council.
ALIGNMENT TO PRIORITIES IN COUNCIL’S STRATEGIC PLAN
Initiative aligned with Strategic Plan:
Not Applicable
ALIGNMENT TO LEVELS OF SERVICE DELIVERY
Internal Audit
Facilitate a risk-based internal audit practice with the Internal Audit Steering Committee to develop a multi-year plan and conduct/coordinate audits/reviews as per the Committee’s workplan. Act as a liaison and provide advice and support to the Committee related to the Internal Audit practice and processes.
Continuous Improvement Program Management
Implementation and management of the standardized and systematic approach to support the identification, management, and review of programs and services on an annual basis. The program ensures the programs, services, and service levels are responsive to community needs and delivered efficiently.
Project Management
Provision of advice and support to departments with project management. Management of assigned corporate projects according to established objectives and timelines. Corporate projects are defined as those that involve multiple departments.
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Report Date: April 21, 2026
Author(s): Nicole Duley, Manager, Strategic Services
Department: Financial & Strategic Services
Department Director: Anne Victoor
Managing Director: Diane McMordie
Chief Administrative Officer: William Fletcher