Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Again, thank you for coming here. I'm sure it's been a long day for you. Certainly, I'm as enthusiastic as my colleague opposite to be able to discuss the implementation of accrual-based budgeting. Since Ms. Ratansi has enlightened us so well on this matter, I will talk instead about Volume III of the Public Accounts of Canada.
I examined the 2006-2007 and the 2008 Public Accounts of Canada. The loss of public funds stemming from offences, illegal acts or accidents appears to be on the rise. The various losses incurred over the past year as a result of misdirected electronic payments total close to $4.4 million. A total of $2.7 million has been lost as a result of employee malfeasance. What exactly is the situation at Public Works and Government Services Canada?
Another issue is the use of fraudulent credit cards. And I could go on. A whole series of problems are listed in one of the sections. There is also the loss of public property to consider.
With regard to the auditing process, I thought you were supposed to receive from the different departments a detailed plan outlining ways of improving the current model for managing equipment or estimates of doubtful accounts.
Could you also tell me if the Auditor General's Office has received a detailed plan like this and if so, whether it meets your expectations?