Auditor General Tables an Audit of Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Funds

April 30, 2026 

Ottawa – Today, Auditor General Nathalie Gougeon tabled the Audit of Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Funds. 

The Audit of Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Funds highlighted that despite the authority to make cash-in-lieu spending decisions delegated to City management, Councillors are determining how best to spend funds allocated to the cash-in-lieu account for their ward. This limits the City’s ability to consistently demonstrate prudent use of funds.  

The audit identified the need for the City to establish a strategy for the use of City-wide cash-in-lieu funds and improve reporting to ensure transparency of cash-in-lieu spending. Additionally, opportunities were noted to enhance communication and collaboration as part of the planning of cash-in-lieu projects. 

The report included five (5) recommendations, all of which were accepted by management. 

 
A full copy of the report is available on the Auditor General’s website, www.oagottawa.ca. 

For further information, contact: 
(613) 580-9602 
OAG@ottawa.ca