Organizational Structure
We have 57 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions across three service areas:
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Financial statement audits
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Projects:
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Performance audits
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Information Technology (IT) audits
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Investigations
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Other projects
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Corporate and administrative services
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Here is our organizational structure as of March 31, 2025:
For more information on the work performed by each service area, see the Services section of our website.​
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Auditor General
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Tyson Shtykalo
Auditor General of Manitoba
Tyson Shtykalo, FCPA, FCA has been with the Office since 2002, serving in progressively senior leadership positions. He was appointed Auditor General in August 2020, after serving as Deputy Auditor General since 2016. Tyson has a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree from the University of Manitoba, is a Chartered Professional Accountant, and serves on the Practice Inspection Committee for CPA Manitoba. In 2024, Tyson was recognized by CPA Manitoba through its Member Recognition Program, as a Fellow CPA (FCPA).
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Executive Leadership Group
As the leaders overseeing the audits and other projects of the Office, ELG develops the strategies and priorities for the work of the Office.
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The Executive Leadership Group (ELG) members are:
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Tyson Shtykalo, Auditor General
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Natalie Bessette-Asumadu, Deputy Auditor General, Financial Statement Audit & Projects and CFO
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Wade Bo-Maguire, Assistant Auditor General, IT & Projects
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Jeff Gilbert, Assistant Auditor General, Investigations & Projects
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Natalie Bessette-Asumadu
Deputy Auditor General, Financial Statement Audit & Projects and CFO
Natalie Bessette-Asumadu, CPA, CA began her career at the Office of the Auditor General of Manitoba in 2008 after obtaining her B. Comm (Hons) at the University of Manitoba. She has spent much of her legislative audit career working on financial statement audits, including as the engagement leader on the audit of the Public Accounts of Manitoba. Natalie has also been involved in educating the next generations of CPAs with CPA Canada and the CPA Western School of Business since obtaining her designation in 2010.
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Wade Bo-Maguire
Assistant Auditor General, IT & Projects
Wade Bo-Maguire has been with the Office since February 2018 leading the IT Audit and IT Operations teams. Wade has spent the majority of his career assessing information technology risks and controls, in regards to cybersecurity, data privacy, computer operations, and systems maintenance, development and implementation. Previously, Wade performed assurance and consulting services at Great-West Life (now Canada Life), PwC and MNP. Wade has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Dalhousie University, is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
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Jeff Gilbert
Assistant Auditor General, Investigations & Projects
Jeff Gilbert has worked in the auditing field for over 20 years and was appointed Executive Director Investigation and Strategic Projects in September 2021. Jeff has a Masters of Professional Accounting degree from the University of Saskatchewan and is also a CPA. He further specialized by obtaining training and experience in forensic auditing. This included a Diploma in Investigative Forensic Accounting from the University of Toronto and a CFF Designation. Jeff has had numerous public speaking and teaching engagements, including for the CPA Western School of Business, various universities, and been a guest speaker at conferences and professional events.​
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Senior Management Team
The Senior Management Team (SMT) oversees and formulates strategy and policy for the management of resources and operations of the organization. SMT is comprised of the ELG and the following individuals:
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Phil Torchia, Assistant Auditor General, Professional Practice & Quality Assurance
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Melissa Emslie, Director, Strategic Operations
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Yves Genest, Senior Advisor, Project Audits
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Andrew Robertson, Director, IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity
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Jay Shyiak, Director, Corporate Services
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Phil Torchia
Assistant Auditor General, Professional Practice & Quality Assurance
Phil Torchia (CPA, CA) has been with the Office since 2002. During this time, he worked primarily on Financial Statement Audits for various public sector entities. Additionally, he has worked on several performance audits. In October 2019, Phil became an Assistant Auditor General and is responsible for the Office’s professional practices.
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Melissa Emslie
Director, Strategic Operations
Melissa Emslie (CPA, CA) has been with the Office since 2004. She initially worked primarily on Financial Statement Audits for various public sector entities. From 2009 to 2022 she worked with the Performance Audit group. She was the Director, Performance Audit responsible for providing leadership and direction to the Performance Audit team from 2019 to 2022. Melissa is the Director, Strategic Operations for the Office, directly working with the Auditor General to ensure operations are aligned with the Office’s strategic plan.
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Yves Genest
Senior Advisor, Project Audits
Yves Genest has been with the Office since March 2025. He is Senior Advisor, Project Audits and is responsible for advising teams and executive leadership on the conduct of performance audits. He was previously Vice-President, Research and Strategic Initiatives at the Canadian Audit and Accountability Foundation (CAAF). Prior to joining CAAF, he served as Chief Audit Executive at Shared Services Canada and as Principal, Practice Development at the Office of the Auditor General of Canada. Yves holds master’s degrees in public administration and political science.
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Andrew Robertson
Director, IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity
Andrew Robertson joined the Office in May 2023, and is responsible for the management of the Office’s IT operations. He brings nearly 25 years of experience implementing and supporting a wide variety of IT systems and applications for medium and large enterprises. Andrew is a CompTIA Security+ Certified Professional.
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Jay Shyiak
Director, Corporate Services
Jay Shyiak was hired as Director, Corporate Services in January 2018, and oversees the Office’s Human Resource and administrative functions. Previously, Jay worked at RBC Dominion Securities and Manitoba Public Insurance. Jay obtained his Masters of Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management in 2011.
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