Management Letter - Mushuau Innu First Nation

Chief Rich and Council
Mushuau Innu First Nation
PO Box 190
Natuashish, NL  A0P 1A0

Fax: 709-478-8814

Ref: 2012-13 Recipient Audit Results and Follow-Up

Dear Chief Rich and Council:

Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC), formally known as Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC), conducted a number of recipient audits in fiscal year 2012-13, including an audit of Mushuau Innu 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, a recoverable amount has been identified. A representative of INAC will contact you shortly to discuss the next steps related to repayment.

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 & Evaluation Executive
Lynda Clairmont, Sr Assistant Deputy Minister, Regional Operations
Christopher McDonell, Regional Director General, Atlantic Region
Spearhead Management Canada Limited