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1998 April Report of the Auditor General of Canada
Exhibit 2.3—Six Criteria (Questions) Distributed to Departments at the Outset of Program Review
1. Does the program or activity continue to serve a public interest?2. Is there a legitimate and necessary role for the government in this program area or activity?
3. Is the current role of the federal government in this program a candidate for realignment with the provinces?
4. What activities or programs should or could be transferred in whole or in part to the private or the "voluntary" sector?
5. If the program or activity continues, how could its efficiency be improved?
6. Is the resultant package of programs and activities affordable within fiscal restraint and if not, what programs or activities should be abandoned?