Management Letter - La Première Nation des Abénakis de Wôlinak

Chief Bernard and Council
La Première Nation des Abénakis de Wôlinak
10120, Rue Kolipaïo
Wôlinak, QC G0X 1B0

Fax: 819-294-6697

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

Dear Chief Bernard 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 La Première Nation des Abénakis de Wôlinak. Please find attached a copy of the full audit report, subsequent audit findings 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, there is no amount to be recovered.

The audit report also includes 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.: Stephanie Barozzi, Senior Director, Audit & Evaluation
Lynda Clairmont, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Regional Operations
Spearhead Management Canada Ltd
Luc Dumont, Regional Director General, Quebec Region