Audits in Progress

Launched in 2019, Project Nova set out to replace and upgrade Manitoba Public Insurance's aging core IT systems and improve customer service. The project was not completed and was officially cancelled in June 2025. We have commenced a performance audit of Project Nova and initiated investigation procedures. We are undertaking this work in response to a request from the Minister of Finance under Section 16 of The Auditor General Act to audit the decisions and management of the IT project. Findings will be shared with government and MPI as the work progresses, with a report expected to be tabled in the Legislative Assembly in the fall of 2026.

We identified a number of control deficiencies and errors during our audit of the 2021/22 Public Accounts. These issues point to problems with capacity and distribution of responsibilities in government, related to the preparation of the Public Accounts. These issues also impact our ability to obtain sufficient, appropriate audit evidence to complete the audit of the Public Accounts, in order for the Department of Finance to meet the annual September statutory deadline. As a result, we are conducting a performance audit of management and control activities related to the preparation of the Public Accounts. This audit will determine the likely causes of control and accounting process deficiencies identified during the audit of the Public Accounts

Between 2018 and 2025, Manitoba entered into agreements with community foundations to support various program initiatives. During this time, over $400 million was provided to these third-party organizations. This audit will examine the accountability processes and oversight practices included in these agreements and the reporting to the Legislative Assembly and Manitobans on the results achieved.