Management letter: Prophet River First Nation

Chief Tsakoza and Council
Prophet River First Nation
PO Box 3250
Fort Nelson, BC  V0C 1R0

Fax: 1-250-773-6556

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

Dear Chief Tsakoza and Council:

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), formally known as Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC), conducted a number of recipient audits in fiscal year 2014-15, including an audit of Prophet 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 the department'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 non-compliant amount has been identified and is subject to recovery. 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 regarding 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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