The Standing Committee on Public Accounts reconvened last week to discuss its priorities for the coming months as it continues to carry out important work ensuring accountability on behalf of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. The mandate of the Committee, in accordance with Standing Orders of the House of Assembly, is to follow-up on matters related to the Public Accounts of the Province and all reports of the Auditor General.

The Committee conducted a public hearing in June 2024, following up on matters contained in several reports of the Auditor General released in 2022 and 2023. This work will continue over the coming months, following up on matters related to the Public Accounts Consolidated Summary Financial Statements for year ended March 31, 2023; the Auditor General Report on the Province’s 2023 Financial Statement Audits; and the Oil and Gas Corporation (OilCo) audit report.

The Committee also recently returned from informative discussions with colleagues across Canada at the Canadian Council of Public Accounts Committees and Canadian Council of Legislative Auditors annual conference. The event brings together Auditors General and members of Public Accounts Committees from all Legislatures in Canada, where best practices in auditing, accountability and oversight are among the topics of discussion. Members of the Committee were pleased to join the Auditor General for this year’s deliberations in Quebec City.

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“The Public Accounts Committee’s oversight and accountability role is fundamental in our system of parliamentary democracy. All members of the PAC view this work of the utmost importance, and as Chair, I commend them for their dedication and collegiality. I also wish to thank Auditor General, Denise Hanrahan, and the employees of that Office for the important work they do and invaluable support they provide to our Committee.”
Pleaman Forsey, MHA
Chair of Public Accounts Committee

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