Management letter: Annapolis Valley Band Council

Chief Toney and Council
Annapolis Valley Band Council
29 Toney blvd.
Cambridge NS
B0P 1G0

Fax: 1-902-538-7734

Ref: 2016-17 Recipient Audit Results and Follow-Up

Dear Chief Toney and Council:

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), formally Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC), conducted a number of recipient audits in fiscal year 2016-17, including an audit of Annapolis Valley Band Council. 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.

The audit report 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.

As a result of this recipient audit, a non-compliant amount has been identified and is subject to recovery. A regional representative of ISC will contact you shortly to discuss the next steps including a repayment calendar.

In the meantime, please contact your 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.: Christopher McDonell, Regional Director General, Atlantic Region
David Peckham, Chief Audit and Evaluation Executive
Lynda Clairmont, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Regional Operations
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