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Audit and Evaluation Plan

Multi-Year Risk-Based Audit and Evaluation Plan 2022-23

Proposed Three-Year Internal Audit Plan
2022-23 Carry Forward Engagements
Engagement Title	Planned Start Date	Planned Completion Date	Proposed Engagement Objective	Branch Lead
Joint Audit and Evaluation of the Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA)	2021-22 Q1	2022-23 Q1	The evaluation portion of the engagement will examine the progress made by the DFAA in achieving outcomes related to supporting provinces and territories in responding to disasters as well as funding mitigation measures and innovative recovery solutions. The evaluation will also assess the relevance of the DFAA, with regards to the continuing need for the program and the alignment with departmental and federal government priorities. The audit portion of the engagement will assess governance, risk management and the internal controls processes supporting the management and delivery of the DFAA.	EMPB
Control Self-Assessment - National Security Policy	2021-22 Q3	2022-23 Q1	The preliminary objective is to self-assess processes, controls and practices within the National Security Policy team, within the National and Cyber Security Branch, to meet its outcomes, including outreach activities.	NCSB
Control Self-Assessment - National Security Operations	2021-22 Q3	2022-23 Q2	The preliminary objective is to self-assess processes, controls and practices within the National Security Policy Operations team, within the National and Cyber Security Branch, to meet its outcomes, including outreach activities.	NCSB
Audit of COVID-19 Response Fund Management	2021-22 Q4	2022-23 Q3	The preliminary objective is to assess governance, controls, and risk management practices in place to manage and redistribute the funds related to the COVID- 19 Response.	CMB/EMPB

Proposed Three-Year Internal Audit Plan
2022-23 (Year 1)
Engagement Title	Planned Start Date	Planned Completion Date	Proposed Engagement Objective	Branch Lead
Advisory Engagement of Public Safety Canada's Vaccination Policy Framework	2022-23 Q1	2022-23 Q3	The preliminary objective is to provide advice on the adequacy of governance, oversight frameworks, and internal controls.	CMB
Laser Audit of the Temporary Exceptional Procedures During the Pandemic for Information Management (IM)/ Information Technology (IT)	2022-23 Q1	2022-23 Q3	The preliminary objective is to assess the governance, controls and risk management practices of temporary exceptional procedures implemented during the pandemic for IM and IT.	CMB/All Branches
In-flight Assurance Engagement - Firearms Buy-Back Program	2022-23 Q2	2022-23 Q4	The preliminary objective is to assess the design, implementation and close-out phases of the buyback program (in advance of a project gate or where a significant concern has arisen) to: Support gating decisions; Provide decision-makers with unbiased, credible insight and advice; and Ensure compliance with Treasury Board and departmental policies, directives, standards and industry best practices.	CPB
Audit of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)	2022-23 Q1	2022-23 Q4	The preliminary objective is to provide assurance that PS's ERM Framework is designed and implemented in accordance with requirements. More specifically, that risks are identified, assessed and managed effectively to support the achievement of objectives, and that risk information is integrated into planning and decision making.	PACB/All Branches
Laser Audit of Extraordinary Policing Costs	2022-23 Q3	2023-24 Q1	The preliminary objective is to assess the governance, controls and risk management practices around Extraordinary Policing Costs.	CPB

Proposed Three-Year Internal Audit Plan
2023-24 (Year 2)
Engagement Title	Planned Start Date	Planned Completion Date	Proposed Engagement Objective	Branch Lead
Follow-up Audit of Grants and Contributions	2023-24 Q1	2024-25 Q2	The preliminary objective is to assess the governance, controls and risk management practices to support the design and implementation of the departmental Grants and Contributions Framework at PS.	CMB/All Branches
In-flight Assurance Engagement - Firearms Buy-Back Program	2023-24 Q1	2023-24 Q3	The preliminary objective is to assess the design, implementation and close-out phases of the buyback program (in advance of a project gate or where a significant concern has arisen) to: Support gating decisions; Provide decision-makers with unbiased, credible insight and advice; and Ensure compliance with Treasury Board and departmental policies, directives, standards and industry best practices.	CPB
Audit of Information Technology (IT) Security (Phase 2)	2023-24 Q1	2023-24 Q4	The preliminary objective is to assess governance, controls and risk management practices supporting IT Security.	CMB
Advisory Engagement of Employment Equity and/or Diversity and Inclusion	2023-24 Q2	2023-24 Q4	The preliminary objective is to provide advice on employment equity and/or diversity and inclusion in the staffing process.	CMB (PACB)
Advisory Engagement of Public Safety Canada's Data Strategy	2023-24 Q4	2024-25 Q2	The preliminary objective is to provide advice on the Department's Data Strategy Framework.	PACB/All Branches
Lessons Learned - Design and Implementation of the Hybrid Workforce	2023-24 Q4	2024-25 Q2	The preliminary objective is to identify and document lessons learned from the implementation of the Hybrid Workforce Framework and leverage best practices to inform future changes.	CMB/All Branches

Proposed Three-Year Internal Audit Plan
2024-25 (Year 3)
Engagement Title	Planned Start Date	Planned Completion Date	Proposed Engagement Objective	Branch Lead
Advisory Engagement of a Large Transformation Project	2024-25 Q1	2024-25 Q3	TBD	TBD
Audit of the Government Operations Center (GOC)	2024-25 Q1	2024-25 Q4	The preliminary objective is to assess governance, controls and risk management practices related to the GOC.	EMPB
Audit of Human Resources (HR) Service Delivery	2024-25 Q1	2024-25 Q4	The preliminary objective is to assess governance, controls and risk management practices in place to support HR service delivery in the Department.	CMB
Audit of the Performance Measurement Framework	2024-25 Q2	2025-26 Q1	The preliminary objective is to assess the design and implementation of the Department's Performance Measurement Framework in support of effective management of corporate resources, decision-making processes, and the collection of performance information.	PACB/All Branches
Audit of Passport Decisions for National Security/Listed Terrorist Entities	2024-25 Q3	2025-26 Q2	The preliminary objective is to provide assurance on risk management, controls and governance processes around passport decisions for National Security/Listed Terrorist Entities.	NCSB

Proposed Five-Year Evaluation Plan
2022-23 Carry Forward Engagements
Engagement Title	Branch Lead	Program	Planned Start Date	Planned Completion Date	Rationale
Joint Audit and Evaluation of the Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA)	EMPB	Emergency Response and Recovery	2021-22 Q1	2022-23 Q1	Required by FAA
Strategy to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence (implementation) – Horizontal led by Women and Gender Equality Canada	CPB	Serious and Organized Crime	2020-21 Q4	TBD	TB commitment

Proposed Five-Year Evaluation Plan
2022-23 (Year 1)
Engagement Title	Branch Lead	Program	Planned Start Date	Planned Completion Date	Rationale
Support to Those Who Keep Communities Safe: National Investments to Address Post-Traumatic Stress Injuries (PTSI) among Public Safety Officers	EMPB	Emergency Response and Recovery	2021-22 Q4	2022-23 Q3	TB commitment
Human Trafficking Hotline	CPB	Serious and Organized Crime	2022-23 Q1	2022-23 Q3	TB commitment
National Crime Prevention Strategy	CPB/EMPB	Crime Prevention	2022-23 Q1	2022-23 Q4	Required by FAA
Initiative to Take Action Against Gun and Gang Violence – Horizontal led by Public Safety Canada	CPB/EMPB	Crime Prevention	2021-22 Q3	2022-23 Q4	Required by FAA
Funding to Enhance the Passenger Protect Program – Horizontal led by Public Safety Canada	NCSB	National Security Leadership	2021-22 Q4	2022-23 Q4	TB commitment
Cannabis Program – Horizontal led by Health Canada	CPB	Crime Prevention	2021-22 Q1	2022-23 Q3	TB commitment
Canadian Drugs and Substances Strategy, including the Substance Use and Addictions Program, and Opioid Response – Horizontal led by Health Canada	CPB	Crime Prevention	TBD	TBD	Required by FAA

Proposed Five-Year Evaluation Plan
2023-24 (Year 2)
Engagement Title	Branch Lead	Program	Planned Start Date	Planned Completion Date	Rationale
Funding to Implement Initiatives to Enhance the National Security Framework and Protecting Canada's National Security	NCSB	National Security Leadership	2022-23 Q3	2023-24 Q3	TB commitment
Avalanche Canada	EMPB	Emergency Preparedness	2023-24 Q1	2023-24 Q3	TB commitment
National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking – Horizontal led by Public Safety Canada	CPB	Serious and Organized Crime	2022-23 Q4	2023-24 Q4	TB commitment
Funding for Investment in Indigenous Infrastructure - Policing Facilities	Indigenous Policing Task Force/EMPB	Indigenous Policing	2022-23 Q4	2023-24 Q4	Required by FAA
Strategy to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence (outcomes) – Horizontal led by Women and Gender Equality Canada	CPB	Crime Prevention	2022-23 Q4	2023-24 Q4	TB commitment

Proposed Five-Year Evaluation Plan
2024-25 (Year 3)
Engagement Title	Branch Lead	Program	Planned Start Date	Planned Completion Date	Rationale
Addressing Drug-Impaired Driving and Communication – Horizontal led by Public Safety Canada	CPB/PACB	Crime Prevention	2023-24 Q2	2024-25 Q3	Required by FAA
Search and Rescue Initiatives	EMPB	Emergency Response and Recovery	2024-25 Q1	2024-25 Q4	Required by FAA (SAR NIF Component)
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act Division 9/National Security Inadmissibility (IRPA) – Horizontal led by Public Safety Canada	NCSB	National Security Leadership	2024-25 Q1	2024-25 Q4	TB commitment
Aboriginal Community Safety Planning Initiative	CPB	Corrections	2024-25 Q1	2024-25 Q4	Required by FAA

Proposed Five-Year Evaluation Plan
2025-26 (Year 4)
Engagement Title	Branch Lead	Program	Planned Start Date	Planned Completion Date	Rationale
Biology Casework Analysis Contribution Program	CPB	Border Policy	2025-26 Q1	2025-26 Q3	Required by FAA
Joint Audit and Evaluation of the Security Infrastructure Program (SIP)	CPB/EMPB	Crime Prevention	2025-26 Q1	2025-26 Q4	Required by FAA
Building Safer Communities Fund	CPB	Crime Prevention	2025-26 Q1	2025-26 Q4	Required by FAA
Canada Centre - Community Resilience Fund	PACB/EMPB	Crime Prevention	2025-26 Q1	2025-26 Q4	Required by FAA

Proposed Five-Year Evaluation Plan
2026-27 (Year 5)
Engagement Title	Branch Lead	Program	Planned Start Date	Planned Completion Date	Rationale
First Nations and Inuit Policing Program	Indigenous Policing Task Force/EMPB	Indigenous Policing	2025-26 Q3	2026-27 Q4	Required by FAA
Memorial Grant Program for First Responders	EMPB	Law Enforcement and Policing	2026-27 Q1	2026-27 Q4	Required by FAA
Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements Program (DFAA)	EMPB	Emergency Response and Recovery	2026-27 Q1	2026-27 Q4	Required by FAA

Date modified:: 2023-03-10