2025-2027 Audit plan

Planned audit engagements

The Public Service Commission (PSC)’s authority to conduct audits is defined in the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA). This authority includes all organizations that are subject to the PSC’s Appointment Delegation and Accountability Instrument and therefore are covered under the PSEA.

Below is the list of planned audit engagements for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. All engagements and reporting periods are subject to change. Audit objectives and organizations selected for participation in audit engagements are confirmed as part of the engagement planning process.

This plan is updated each year to reflect evolving risks and priorities.

2025-2026 engagements

RCMP authority to appoint casuals for more than 90 days

Use of non-advertised appointment processes

Implementation of amendments to the Public Service Employment Act

Alternative recruitment platforms

Selection of Employees for Retention or Lay-off

2026-2027 engagements

Assessment accommodations

Collective staffing

System-Wide Staffing Audit