Annex
Statement of Operations and Notes
March 31, 2010
Table presenting Statement of Operations for 2009-2010 and 2008-2009
| Expense | 2009-2010 | 2008-2009 |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries and employee benefits | 2,305 | 1,790 |
| Professional Services | 244 | 96 |
| Office removal an relocation | 29 | 191 |
| Operating expenses | 95 | 132 |
| Information and communication | 46 | 93 |
| Materials and supplies | 38 | 33 |
| Paid to BC Ombudsman | 27 | 84 |
| Corporate services paid to PWGSC | 536 | 413 |
| Services from Audit Services Canada | 84 | 390 |
| Total | 3,404 | 3,222 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the statement of operations
Office of the Procurement Ombudsman
Notes to the Statement of Operations for the year ended
March 31, 2010
1. Authority and Objective
The Office of the Procurement Ombudsman (OPO) was established by amendments to the Public Works and Government Services Act. OPO is an independent organization with a government-wide mandate, which is defined in the Federal Accountability Act. Its overall objective is to ensure the fairness, openness and transparency of government procurement.
2. Parliamentary Authority
The funding approved by the Treasury Board for the operation of the Office of the Procurement Ombudsman is part of Public Works and Government Services Canada's (PWGSC's) A-base and consequently, the Office is subject to the legislative, regulatory, and policy frameworks that govern the Department. It is recognized, however, that it is implicit in the nature and purpose of the Office of the Procurement Ombudsman that it carries its mandate in an independent fashion, and be seen to do so, maintaining an arm's length relationship with PWGSC in its day-to-day operations. Its budget is approved by the Treasury Board.
3. Related Party Transactions
During the year, the Office paid PWGSC $84 thousand for the services of Audit Services Canada. The Office also has a memorandum of understanding whereby PWGSC provides corporate services to the Office in the areas of finance, human resources and information technology. In 2009, the Office incurred expenses of $536 thousand for these services, which are broken down as follows:
Table presenting the Corporate services provided by PWGSC and the amount paid in thousands of dollars
| Corporate services provided by PWGSC |
Amount paid in thousands of dollars |
|---|---|
| Finance | 67 |
| Human resources | 123 |
| Information technology | 347 |
| Total | 536 |
4. Comparative figures
Fiscal period 2008-2009 was a partial year and provided for start-up costs for the establishment of the office, which was created in May 2008.
In 2009-2010 the Office completed the staffing process in order to deliver on its mandate. The increase in cost for Corporate Services was due to the emphasis placed on the development and finalization of the case management system.
In 2009-2010, translation costs in the amount of $71 thousand are included under Professional Services. In 2008-2009, translation costs in the amount of $33 thousand were included under Information and Communication. This change is in line with the requirements of the Receiver General for Canada Chart of Accounts.
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