1. Office of the Comptroller General
FMI Halifax – Jan 15, 2009
Rod Monette
Comptroller General of Canada

2. “Excellence in Financial Management and Audit”
Vision
“Excellence in Financial Management and Audit”
Earning and keeping the trust of Canadians
Culture of Stewardship, Accountability, and Value for Money
A Durable, Embedded Management Agenda that will withstand Crisis and Time
Championing Public Service Renewal – Finance and Audit
Pride, Innovation, and Contribution to Canada and Canadians

3. “Moving a Shared Agenda”
Challenges
“Moving a Shared Agenda”
Clarity – clear embraceable priorities and achievable goals
Flexibility – responsible and balanced implementation
Capacity – people and systems
Alignment – support and shared commitment
Adaptability – environmental awareness and responsiveness

4. “Relationship – Possibility - Action”
Agenda
“Relationship – Possibility - Action”
Policies that are Anchored by Principles
Practices that are Commensurate with Risks
Realistic and Effective Implementation (Audited Financial Statements; Audit Committees; Financial Management Policy Suite)
Community Renewal, Leadership, and Stakeholder Engagement
Systems that Inform Decision Making
Smart Internal Controls articulated through Roles, Accountability, and Judgement
Culture and Tradition that Fosters Principle-Based Management