Management Letter - Alexander Band

Chief Burnstick and Council
Alexander Band
PO Box 3419
Morinville, AB  T8R 1S3

Fax: 780-939-6166

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

Dear Chief Burnstick and Council:

Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) conducted a number of recipient audits in fiscal year 2013-14, including an audit of Alexander Band. Please find attached a copy of the full audit report and a summary of the report. The summary report along with the management letter will be published on the department's website in the coming weeks. 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 includes 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 & Evaluation Executive
Lynda Clairmont, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Regional Operations
Jim Sisson, Regional Director General, Alberta Region
Spearhead Canada Management Ltd.