Management Letter: Dease River First Nation

Chief Johnny and Council
Dease River First Nation
PO Box 79
Good Hope Lake, BC V0C 2Z0

Fax: 1-250-239-3003

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

Dear Chief Johnny and Council:

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), formally known as Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC), conducted a number of recipient audits in fiscal year 2012-13, including an audit of Dease River First Nation. Please find attached a copy of the full audit report and a summary of the report. The summary will be published on ISC's website in the coming weeks, along with this management letter. Should you wish, 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 ISC 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 ISC 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.:  Catherine Lappe, Regional Director General, British Columbia Region
David Peckham, Chief Audit and Evaluation Executive
Lynda Clairmont, Sr Assistant Deputy Minister, Regional Operations
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