Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Today I would like to bring up a few major concerns. My colleague just spoke about the allocation of funds once the government has made announcements. In Quebec, we have had many complaints from agencies that were promised funding as part of the economic stimulus plan and that have still not been paid. So, I am eagerly awaiting the next report of the Auditor General who, I hope, will address this issue. Right now, fairly significant amounts, announced two years ago now, have not been paid.
I would first like to deal with a matter that involves the financial statements submitted by three agencies: the Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner, the Human Rights Tribunal and the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying. If you can’t give me an answer today, perhaps you could give the committee a more detailed analysis later.
You have been receiving these financial statements for a number of years now. I would like to hear what you, as comptroller, have to say about these things that need to be raised and to have you talk about the spending trends of these agencies.
I don’t know if you have analysed the various budgetary items and made observations. If not, could you please do so and perhaps give us an answer in writing? I would like to know whether you have been in contact with these agencies and offered an opinion about the financial statements they have submitted.