In fact, we are seeing an improvement in how managers perceive their merit assessment obligations. That said, a few signs indicate that there is still room for improvement.
Although there is still a percentage of cases where merit is not demonstrated, we have nevertheless increased the number of investigations to try to take corrective measures within departments. Those investigations are administered by deputy heads.
So, examining that information enables us to determine whether progress has been made. Nevertheless, we must also mention that there is room for further improvement. In an ideal system, we would have a much lower rate of demonstrated merit.
That is why we must continue working and reporting on what comes up in our audits.