Levi Barnabas on Committee Report 2-13(3): Standing Committee On Infrastructure Report On The Review Of The 1996-97 Main Estimates

In the Legislative Assembly on May 21st, 1996. See this statement in context.

Committee Report 2-13(3): Standing Committee On Infrastructure Report On The Review Of The 1996-97 Main Estimates
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

May 21st, 1996

Page 529

Levi Barnabas High Arctic

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It's my pleasure to present the comments of the Standing Committee on Infrastructure regarding the Department of Finance.

One of the 24 options was a proposal to consolidate the Department of Finance and the Financial Management Board Secretariat. The standing committee discussed this proposal with the Minister over the course of the business plan review process.

At first Members felt that the proposal had merit, however, following discussions with the members of the Auditor General's staff, committee Members now feel that the Department of Finance and the Financial Management Board Secretariat should remain separate. The auditors expressed some important concerns about merging the agency primarily responsible for revenue, the Department of Finance. With the agency primarily responsible for the budget and expenditure coordination, the FMBS, we understand that the Minister and his staff are examining options for this proposal. The standing committee looks forward to reviewing those options with this Minister later this year. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

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Levi Barnabas on Committee Report 2-13(3): Standing Committee On Infrastructure Report On The Review Of The 1996-97 Main Estimates

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