Management Letter - National Association of Friendship Centres

Erin Corston
National Association of Friendship Centres
275 Maclaren St
OTTAWA, ON  K2P 0L9

Fax: 613-594-3428

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

Dear Erin Corston:

Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) conducted a number of recipient audits in fiscal year 2013-14, including an audit of National Association of Friendship Centres. Please find 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, a non-compliant amount had been identified. This amount has been recovered.

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 & Delivery Officer

c.c.:
Anne Scotton, Chief Audit and Evaluation Executive
Lynda Clairmont, Sr Assistant Deputy Minister, Regional Operations
Margaret Buist, Director General, Social Policy and Programs
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