Identity area
Type of entity
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Comprehensive Audit and Investigations Branch
Other form(s) of name
Ontario. Audit Services Branch
Ontario. Comprehensive Audit and Review Branch
Ontario. Operational Evaluation and Audit Branch
Ontario. Operational Review Audit Branch
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Description area
Dates of existence
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The Comprehensive Audit and Investigations Branch in the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services was created in 1967 when the functions of the Departmental Auditor were elevated to branch status.
Except for a period between 1973 and 1981 (during which it reported directly to the Deputy Minister), this branch was administered by the various ministry divisions responsible for corporate services. The branch has been known by various names: the Audit Services Branch (1968-1980); the Operational Evaluation and Audit Branch (1980-1981, 1982-1986); the Operational Review Audit Branch (1981-1982); and the Comprehensive Audit and Review Branch (1986-2003).
From 1992 to 2003 the branch was part of the Business Planning and Corporate Services Division.
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Functions, occupations and activities
The Comprehensive Audit and Investigations Branch examined programs and services operated by or funded by the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services. It assessed the quality of controllership for these programs and compliance with all ministry and government directions. In addition, the branch determined if funds and properties were adequately protected and helped manage these assets. In all instances, the branch provided audit advice, consultation, and educational services where appropriate.
The branch conducted risk-based independent review of the operations of the ministry, its transfer payment and scheduled agencies, boards and commissions, and by providing audit advice and consultation services, education and special investigations as required.
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Rules and/or conventions used
RAD: Rules for Archival Description, 2nd edn (2008)
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Dates of creation, revision and deletion
2026-11-16: migrated to AtoM
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Sources
KWIC Indexes to Services, 1982- 2004; Government of Ontario Telephone Directories, 1967- 2004; Department of Social and Family Services Annual Reports, 1967-1972; Ministry of Community and Social Services Annual Reports, 1972-1981.
Maintenance notes
Archivist(s):
Hughey / Walz