Management Letter - Mohawks of Kanesatake

Grand Chief Simon et Conseil
Mohawks of Kanesatake
681, Ste-Philomene Street,
Kanesatake, QC  J0N 1E0

Fax: 450-479-1622

Ref: 2014-15 Recipient Audit Results and Follow-Up

Grand Chief Simon and Council:

Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC), conducted a number of recipient audits in fiscal year 2014-15, including an audit of Mohawks of Kanesatake. 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, no recoverable amount has been identified.

The audit report also includes recommendations to assist in improving management practices. We look forward in 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, Senior Director, Audit & Evaluation
Lynda Clairmont, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Regional Operations
Luc Dumont, Regional Director General, Quebec Region
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