Summary
We assessed the implementation of four recommendations from our March 2015 audit of Flood Mitigation Systems to improve processes for managing financial and public safety risks from floods. Three of the recommendations have been implemented. The departments stated that the fourth recommendation—to designate flood hazard areas and regulate development within them—will not be implemented.
Environment and Protected Areas and Municipal Affairs
- NOT IMPLEMENTED Recommendation: Designate flood hazard areas and complete floodway development regulation
Environment and Protected Areas
- IMPLEMENTED Recommendation: Update flood hazard maps and mapping guidelines
- IMPLEMENTED Recommendation: Assess flood risks
- IMPLEMENTED Recommendation: Enhance flood mitigation project assessments
Access to information challenges by the Auditor General
Our findings may not reflect pertinent and significant information and our work is incomplete in this regard. We received all other information necessary to complete the remainder of our assessment of implementation.