Office of the City Auditor

The Office of the City Auditor (OCA) provides independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the City of Hamilton’s operations.

The OCA brings a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.

City Auditor Appointed by By-Law as an Auditor General

The City Auditor has been appointed by By-law 19-180(PDF, 67.24 KB) as an Auditor General under Section 223.19 of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, with the responsibilities, including the powers, duties and protections, under Sections 223.19 to 223.23 of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001. These responsibilities apply to the extent authorized by Sections 223.19 to 223.23 of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001.

The added powers and protections provided to the City Auditor (by appointment as an Auditor General) strengthens the position of independence and institutional security of the City Auditor while providing information to Council for its oversight role.

In the capacity of Auditor General, the City Auditor assists City Council in holding itself and its administrators accountable for the quality of stewardship over public funds and for the achievement of value-for-money in City operations.

Learn about the Charter of the Office of the City Auditor - approved by Council September 11, 2019

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