PUBLIC SECTOR
Welch LLP has decades of experience working with clients in the public sector. We understand the responsibilities, sensitivity and accountability issues that are involved with audits and advisory projects related to public funds. This experience and understanding enables us to provide relevant solutions to the public sector clients' needs.
Welch LLP is a qualified supplier under the PASS Supply Arrangement: Stream 5 (External Audit) and Stream 8 (Recipient/Contribution/Transfer Payment Audit). We also have business arrangements in place allowing you to engage us under other PASS Streams including Stream 1 (Internal Audit) and Stream 4 (Forensic Audit).
We offer four primary strengths that will make the working relationship effective and provide a high level of comfort to you:
- Familiarity with legislative environment
- High quality professional service
- Cost-effective rates
- Continuity of staff
Our familiarity with the legislative environment of the public sector is very important. Our work with government departments and agencies has provided us with knowledge and experience of major pubic sector legislation and publications including The Financial Administration Act, Receiver General Directives/Bulletins, Updates to the Public Accounts Manuals, the Appropriation Act and Treasury Board Guidelines for audits and reporting.
In addition to government financial statement audit services, we provide a full spectrum of audit services to assist you with managing the financial aspects of your government department and programs including:
Contract Cost Audits
These compliance audits contribute significantly to managing risks associated with contract administration.
Transfer Payment Audits
Contribution audits of recipients are performed in order to provide assurances that contribution funds are expended in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreements.
Internal Audits
Internal audits are performed to improve risk management control and governance processes using a systematic and disciplined approach.
Assurance Engagements
Advisory services to help improve operations through the implementation of adequate controls and streamlining of processes.
Lease Engagements
Advisory services for lease escalation audits in order to provide assurances that payments are made in accordance with lease clauses.
For more information please contact:
Marc Rouleau, CA, CFE - Director of Government Services
T. 613.236.9191 ext. 128
E. mrouleau@welchllp.com
André Auger, CGA - Government Services Advisor
T. 613.236.9191 ext. 194
E. aauger@welchllp.com