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2000 October Report of the Auditor General of Canada

October 2000 Report—Chapter 13

Exhibit 13.5—Benefits of Strong Financial Management Capabilities

Stakeholders

Desired Outcomes of
Strong Financial Management Practices

Canadians

  • Information on costs of services received is available.
  • There is improved information for the scrutiny of government spending.

Parliament

  • There are informed decisions about allocation of resources to meet government policy objectives.

Departments

  • Information is available on resources required to manage operations and deliver programs at reasonable cost that meet the needs of Canadians.
  • Decisions are made with relevant, understandable and reliable information.
  • Information is available for accountability to key stakeholders.