Recommendation 1

The Standing Committee on Government Operations recommends that the Comptroller General include a list of agencies included in the consolidated public accounts which did not meet the deadline for completion of theiraudits, as part of the standard reporting process.

Recommendation 2

The Standing Committee on Government Operations recommends that the Minister of Finance provide the committee with the final public accounts immediately upon sign-off, with the understanding that the committee may conduct a public review before the document is tabled in the Legislative Assembly.

Recommendation 3

The Standing Committee on Government Operations recommends that the Minister of Finance provide the committee with the interim public accounts by August 31, in time for committee review of the government’s business plans.

Recommendation 4

The Standing Committee on Government Operations recommends that the Department of Finance continue to work with the Auditor General of Canada and GNWT departments, boards and agencies toward the completion of both the interim and final public accounts at the earliest possible date each year.

Mr. Speaker I would like to pass the reading of the report over to my colleague Mr. Dolynny. Thank you.