Publications
Electronic Health Record Implementation in British Columbia
February 2010
An examination of whether the Ministry of Health Services has appropriate and effective mechanisms in place to guide, monitor and report on the implementation of its EHR initiative while meeting the goals of a Canada-wide compatible EHR system.
The report was discussed by the Legislative Assembly’s Select Standing Committee on Public Accounts on May 26, 2010.
Oil and Gas Site Contamination Risks: Improved oversight needed
February 2010
A report on the Oil and Gas Commission's oversight of upstream contamination risks at oil and gas sites in British Columbia.
The report was discussed by the Legislative Assembly’s Select Standing Committee on Public Accounts on June 10, 2010.
The PARIS System for Community Care Services: Access and Security
February 2010
A report on the access and security of the clinical information system used by Vancouver Coastal Health Authority.
The report was discussed by the Legislative Assembly’s Select Standing Committee on Public Accounts on May 26, 2010.
Board Use of Information
December 2009
What do board members think about the information they receive to carry out their responsibilities? This report examines the results of a survey sent to public sector board members in B.C. regarding their access to and use of information.
The report was discussed by the Legislative Assembly’s Select Standing Committee on Public Accounts on June 10, 2010.
Copies of the surveys can be downloaded below, and boards are also encouraged to review the guidelines we prepared to assist them in their use of information.
Managing Knowledge: A guide to good practice
December 2009
Managing Knowledge is a web-based report detailing good practices and providing resources for self-assessments.
The report was discussed by the Legislative Assembly’s Select Standing Committee on Public Accounts on June 9, 2010.
British Columbia Crown Corporations Executive Compensation Arrangements: A Work in Progress
November 2009
Both the provincial government and Crown corporations have established clear direction to manage executive compensation, but improvements are required to foster consistency.
The report was discussed by the Legislative Assembly’s Select Standing Committee on Public Accounts on June 10, 2010.
Observations on Financial Reporting: Audit Findings Report on the 2008/09 Summary Financial Statements
October 2009
An annual report to inform legislators and the public about the Auditor General's opinion of government's Summary Financial Statements.
The report was discussed by the Legislative Assembly’s Select Standing Committee on Public Accounts on December 1, 2009.