Management Letter - Keeseekoose First Nation

Chief Musqua and Council
Keeseekoose First Nation
PO Box 1120
Kamsack, SK  S0A 1S0

Fax: 306-542-2586

Ref: 2013-14 Recipient Audit Results and Follow-Up

Dear Chief Musqua and Council:

Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) conducted a number of recipient audits in fiscal year 2013-14, including an audit of Keeseekoose First Nation. Please find attached a copy of the full audit report and a summary of the report. The summary will be published on the department's website in the coming weeks, along with this management letter. Should you wish to, you may provide a written response to me, pertaining to this audit within 30 days. Your response will also be posted.

As a result of this recipient audit, no recoverable amount has been identified.

The audit report also included a number of recommendations to assist in improving management practices. We look forward to working together to develop a plan to address the management recommendations.

Please contact your regional INAC representative to discuss any questions or concerns you may have about this audit.

Sincerely,

Paul Thoppil, CPA, CA
Chief Finances, Results and Delivery Officer

c.c.:
Anne Scotton, Chief Audit and Evaluation Executive
Lynda Clairmont, Sr Assistant Deputy Minister, Regional Operations
Rob Harvey, Regional Director General, Saskatchewan Region
Spearhead Canada Management Ltd.