Publications
Summary of Findings: BC Arts Council Audit
December 2008
A summary of the results and recommendations of an audit of the BC Arts Council's grant programs.
The report was discussed by the Legislative Assembly’s Select Standing Committee on Public Accounts on November 17, 2010.
Planning for School Seismic Safety
December 2008
Reviews Ministry of Education processes for school earthquake preparedness.
The report was discussed by the Legislative Assembly’s Select Standing Committee on Public Accounts on June 9, 2010.
Public Participation: Principles and Best Practices for British Columbia
November 2008
A public participation framework intended to assist in the design and delivery of public participation.
The report was discussed by the Legislative Assembly’s Select Standing Committee on Public Accounts on December 10, 2008.
A Major Renovation: Trades Training in British Columbia
November 2008
Examines how well the government and the Industry Training Authority are leading and managing the trades training system.
The report was discussed by the Legislative Assembly’s Select Standing Committee on Public Accounts on November 17, 2010.
Observations on Financial Reporting: Audit Findings Report on the 2007/08 Summary Financial Statements
October 2008
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.
Follow-up Report: Updates on the implementation of recommendations from recent reports (October 2008)
October 2008
The report was discussed by the Legislative Assembly’s Select Standing Committee on Public Accounts on November 30, 2009.
Public Participation
October 2008
Organizations that are strong in conducting public participation commonly adopt a set of principles. This ensures that a common set of values characterize any public participation effort, while permitting the flexibility necessary to cater to the range of public participation settings. This report summarizes examples of commonly used principles for engaging in public participation.