I see. The Auditor General, the committee, Treasury Board and the Treasury Board Secretariat, all of whom are major players in the audit and accountability field, suggest that we make all kinds of decisions. What can we do to ensure that we are not overstepping one another's authority and doing a proper job in terms of ensuring accountability?
I emphasize that the process is political. Even though we want to set aside any partisanship, it comes back with a vengeance. On the other hand, the Auditor General is appointed to a multi-year term of office. Her job is to scrutinize spending. Treasury Board is part of the machinery of government, regardless of whom is in power, while the TBS helps to do analyses and provides the necessary grids to ensure that the money available is well spent. How do we avoid stepping on each other's toes, so that we can do our job as effectively as possible?