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Ottawa – Today, Auditor General Nathalie Gougeon tabled the Audit of Zero-Emission Buses (ZEB). In
line with Council’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions a 100% by 2040, OC Transpo is converting
its fleet of diesel buses to battery-electric buses by 2036.

Ottawa – Today, Auditor General Nathalie Gougeon tabled the Audit of the Competitive Procurement
Process. The City of Ottawa spends approximately $1 billion a year on a wide variety of goods, services,
and construction.

Ottawa – Today, Auditor General Nathalie Gougeon tabled her first annual report: Annual Report – 2021
In it, she outlined her vision for the Auditor General’s Office (OAG) and its role in building public trust in
municipal government through increased transparency.

Ottawa – Today, Auditor General Nathalie Gougeon tabled her Audit of Fleet Services Report, Semi-Annual report on Follow-up Procedures and the Quality Assurance Review Report at the Audit
Committee.

Ottawa – Today, Auditor General Nathalie Gougeon tabled her 2020 Fraud and Waste Hotline report (FWHL). There were 204 anonymous reports from employees and the public.

Ottawa – Today, Auditor General Nathalie Gougeon tabled her report: Audit Recommendation Implementation Update Process – Proposed Modifications, which would direct her to provide a semi-annual report to Audit Committee and Council with the latest updates on the implementation of outstanding recommendation from previous audits.

Ottawa – Today, Auditor General Nathalie Gougeon tabled her 2021 Interim Audit Work Plan. Among the highlights of the 2021 Interim Audit Work Plan; her office will look at the City’s Pandemic Response (which will commence once the pandemic has gotten to a controlled state) and the Prevention of Workplace Violence and Harassment.

Ottawa – Today, Auditor General Ken Hughes tabled his 2019 Annual Report. The Annual Report covers activities relating to the 2019 audit work plan.

Ottawa – Today, Auditor General Ken Hughes tabled his Annual Fraud and Waste Hotline Report (FWHL). There were 224 anonymous reports from employees and the public.

Ottawa – Today, Auditor General Ken Hughes tabled six Follow-Up reports for audits dating back to 2015, 2016 and 2017. Of the 72 recommendations in these audits, 58% of the recommendations are complete.