You are correct that the risk and compliance process was announced in budget 2024. TBS is taking the lead.
TBS is doing a lot of work to make sure that we are scoping in the right elements to be looked at. In fact, it is to reinforce accountabilities and responsibilities. The risk and compliance process will assess the department compliance and performance in areas of administration with a view to ensuring that deputies have a line of sight on the challenges and risks related to their accountabilities. This process will allow TBS to identify and address systemic challenges across government.
The process, which, as I was saying, is in the early stages of development, will examine a range of core areas, including procurement, service delivery, financial management and cybersecurity, to ensure that departments and public funds are being well managed. That will reinforce the importance of management excellence and stewardship. This process will track improvements needed to address deficiencies and include clear consequences where non-compliance with rules and requirements is not addressed.
In summary, procurement will be included in the risk and compliance, but it will be broader and will also include financial management, the estimates process and human resources.