Financial Management Essentials Series: Strengthening Internal Controls (TRN5-E59)

Overview

Delivery method

Online

Duration

1.5 hours

Audience

All public servants at all levels

Financial Officers

Description

Internal controls are the policies, procedures and processes that organizations use to mitigate risks, ensure compliance, enhance operational efficiency and maintain the integrity of financial reporting. These controls are essential for building public trust, ensuring transparency and supporting effective financial management across government.

This insightful event will cover the foundations of internal control, including its key elements and the Treasury Board Secretariat of Canada’s new Risk and Compliance Process. It will also feature an armchair discussion with departmental representatives, who will share their internal controls experiences, highlighting effective strategies and lessons learned.

Participants will learn about the types and purposes of internal controls, as well as how to enhance their organization’s internal control framework.

Learn more about the Financial Management Essentials Series.

Speakers

• Martin Krumins, Assistant Comptroller General, Office of the Comptroller General, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
• Ralphe Jabbour, Director, Office of the Comptroller General, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
• Louis Charland, Senior Director, Office of the Comptroller General, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
• David Vaillancourt, Director, Internal Controls Division, Financial Administration Directorate, Canada Revenue Agency
• Una Blumberga, Manager, Internal Controls Division, Financial Administration Directorate, Canada Revenue Agency
• Isabelle Massé, Manager, Internal Controls, Indigenous Services Canada

Moderator

• Jocelyne Charron, Executive Director, Office of the Comptroller General, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat