The Standing Committee on Public Accounts advises that it is actively following up on the findings and recommendations of the Auditor General as a result of performance audit reports respecting Nalcor Energy. The Auditor General released two reports recently respecting performance audits of Nalcor: one concerning discretionary expenses, conflict of interest processes and the use of embedded contractors and a second concerning compensation practices.
The Public Accounts Committee received briefings from the Auditor General and officials on the findings and recommendations of both audit reports. As a first step in its follow-up on this matter, the Committee has contacted NL Hydro requesting a written action plan for each of the Auditor General’s recommendations by the end of January 2023. It has also advised the entity that officials may be invited to appear before the Committee at a future public hearing with respect to this matter.
The Public Accounts Committee is a Standing Committee of the House of Assembly, which derives its authority from the House itself. The Committee is dedicated to improving public administration, including how government delivers services to its citizens, by overseeing the implementation and effectiveness of government programs and operations. It does not investigate, but rather supports the Auditor General in the execution of that office’s mandate.
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“Now that the Auditor General’s work on this matter has concluded, the Public Accounts Committee is committed to conducting a thorough examination of the findings to ensure appropriate oversight and accountability on behalf of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Committee looks forward to the cooperation of NL Hydro as it progresses with its work on this matter.”
Tony Wakeham, MHA
Chair, Public Accounts Committee
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