Grants & Contributions Audit Services

Samson & Associates has a specific Division that specializes in all aspects related to Grants and Contributions to assist Federal Government Departments, Agencies and other organizations in meeting their obligations under the Treasury Board of Canada’s Policy on Transfer Payments. This division specializes in the contribution agreement / financial compliance audit and advisory services. Our division has an experienced team of senior level personnel, with on average a minimum of 10 years of audit experience that specializes in the financial compliance audits of contribution agreements, contracts and other services specifically related to Grants and Contributions. Our resources have professional designations and the majority of them are fluently bilingual.

We have gained extensive experience in performing various types of recipient compliance audits for the following departments/agencies: Global Affairs Canada (previously CIDA and DFAIT), AAFC, PCH, Industry Canada, NRCan, Health Canada, AANDC, Transport Canada, Infrastructure Canada, Justice Canada, Parks Canada, Canada Foundation for Innovation, and the Department of National Defense.

Our Services include

• Contribution Agreement, Contract Audits and Sales Audits: to ensure the recipient’s compliance with the terms and conditions of the agreement.
• Initial Visits/ Financial Capacity Building Visits: to clarify the terms and conditions of funding agreements and audit requirements, to assess financial systems and controls and to recommend appropriate corrective action.
• Financial Monitoring Visits: to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of policies, processes and controls in place at the recipient for the management of projects.
• G&C Program Audits: to determine whether programs are being managed with due diligence in accordance with the Department’s Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat submission and Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat requirements.
• G&C Training (with our Training Division): to develop specific training sessions for department and recipients to ensure that they properly manage grants and contributions.
• Financial Risk Assessment: to ensure that recipients and contractors are financial stable and are well managed and to recommend measures to mitigate any risks identified.
• Development of Guides, Manuals, and Audit Plans: to assist departments and agencies in managing their Grants and Contributions and the audit of these.

Grants & Contributions Audit Services Expert

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Samson & Associates is a management consulting firm specializing in proven management methods. We have acquired a wealth of experience in the following areas: internal audits; management consulting; facilitation and learning solutions; grants and contributions audits; program evaluation and special project; financial services; accounting and tax services; and, human resources.