We are already auditing the department's books. The first nations are already subject to audits by private sector firms. As mentioned previously, if these audits are not done and are not forwarded to the department, its funding is interrupted. A financial audit is already done of all first nations, or almost all of them. So many audits are being done.
In fact, the first nations will have to have their own institution for auditing the management of the first nations accounts and should report to this institution. The creation of a First Nations Auditor General position goes further than accountability to the federal government. This auditor will play a different role, but will also have to satisfy the federal government.