Below is a brief description of the performance audits and reports currently in progress.
DISCLAIMER: Please note that audit topics and the scope of work are subject to change.
Animal Welfare Services
This audit examines the Ministry of the Solicitor General’s processes and procedures to administer and enforce the Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act, 2019 to identify and respond to instances of animal distress, abuse or neglect, to periodically review Ontario’s animal welfare framework, and to monitor, evaluate and publicly report on the activities of the animal welfare services program.
Compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005
This audit examines the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility’s processes and procedures to identify cases of non-compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), take enforcement action to ensure compliance, and increase awareness of the AODA standards through education and outreach activities.
Environmental Approvals for Air Pollution
This audit plans to examine the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks’ programs and activities relating to the approval and permitting of sources of air pollution.
Integrated Employment Services
This audit plans to examine the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development’s oversight of the Integrated Employment Services program and to assess the program’s effectiveness in supporting jobseekers in gaining sustainable employment.
Landlord and Tenant Board – Caseload Management
This audit examines whether the Landlord and Tenant Board, in conjunction with Tribunals Ontario and the Ministry of the Attorney General, where appropriate, has effective and efficient processes and procedures to manage and resolve residential tenancy disputes in a timely manner and measure and report on LTB’s progress in addressing case backlogs.
Mental Health Services in Adult Correctional Institutions
This audit plans to assess the effectiveness of and access to mental health and related care services provided to those held in custody at provincial adult correctional institutions, operated by the Ministry of the Solicitor General.
Operation of the Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993
This audit examines whether the Province of Ontario, including ministries prescribed under the Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993 (EBR), effectively implements and complies with the Act, provides transparent and accountable environmental decision-making consistent with its purposes, and enables the public to effectively exercise its rights under the EBR.
Red Tape Reduction
This audit examines whether the Ministry of Red Tape Reduction, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the Ministry of Transportation have efficient and effective processes to meet the requirements of the Modernizing Ontario for People and Businesses Act, 2020 and the Burden Reduction Directive, and to measure and publicly report on the results of ministries’ red tape reduction activities.
Responsible iGaming
This audit plans to assess iGaming Ontario’s processes and procedures in place to conduct and manage Responsible iGaming in accordance with the iGaming Ontario Act, 2024. The audit also plans to assess the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario’s processes and procedures used to regulate iGaming Ontario and its registered private operators in relation to responsible gambling.
Routine Childhood Immunization Program
This audit examines whether the Ministry of Health has processes and systems in place to efficiently and effectively plan and oversee the routine childhood immunization program with due regard for economy,in compliance with legislative and contractual requirements to protect people against vaccine-preventable diseases.
Subway Route and Station Selection
This audit examines whether Metrolinx, in conjunction with the Ministry of Transportation, has processes and procedures to ensure that subway route and station selection decisions, such as those completed for the Ontario Line and Yonge North Subway Extension projects, are based on thorough analysis using relevant and reliable information, are made in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, provincial priorities and directives, and are made with due regard to economy and efficiency.
Wildland Fire Management
This audit plans to assess the Ministry of Natural Resources’ processes and procedures used for wildland fire management in accordance with the Wildland Fire Management Act and other applicable policies.
If you have information or would like to contribute to any audits or reviews now in progress, please complete the Public Requests Form.
