Auditor General releases performance audit on the Archives of Manitoba and annual follow-up report

Press Release

February 22, 2024

WINNIPEG – Auditor General Tyson Shtykalo today released 2 reports: Archives of Manitoba: Preservation and Access to Records and Follow Up of Previously Issued Recommendations.

In the first report, Shtykalo found the Archives of Manitoba was not fulfilling all its legislated responsibilities to protect and preserve archival records. The audit also found the Archives is facilitating access to physical archival records, but not digital records. The report contains 10 recommendations.

The second report followed up on the status of 59 previously issued recommendations. The report notes 32 of these 59 recommendations (54%) had been implemented. The Auditor General typically follows up on the status of recommendations 2 years after a report is released. Subsequent follow ups, and the timing of these follow ups, are determined based on progress implementing the recommendations.

To view the 2 reports, visit oag.mb.ca/audit-reports/

To watch brief overview videos, visit youtube.com/@AuditorGenMB

About the Auditor General of Manitoba

The Auditor General is an officer of the Legislative Assembly mandated to provide independent assurance and advice to Members of the Legislative Assembly. Through its audits, the Office of the Auditor General seeks to identify opportunities to strengthen government operations and enhance performance management and reporting. For more information visit: http://www.oag.mb.ca./

Media contact:

Frank Landry, Communications Manager
204.792.9145

frank. landry@oag.mb.ca

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