Some mechanisms exist for major projects in the government, but in terms of this audit, we criticize the fact that the Chief Information Officer Branch has no plan or comprehensive view of the status of information technology in the government, and no estimate of the costs to be planned for over the next few years. We can assume that there significant amounts will need to be invested that have to be spread over an appropriate period. Obviously this calls for planning and a comprehensive view. We hope the government is doing this—it has indicated its agreement—and is starting to get information from the departments.
On April 22nd, 2010. See this statement in context.