Whereas the Auditor General for Local Government AGLG has cost taxpayers 5.2 million with little evidence of any value for taxpayers; And whereas there is a lack of a clear public policy problem that the AGLG is intended to resolve: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM call on the Province to eliminate the Auditor General for Local Government due to the fact that the requirements of such an office are already met under existing local government legislation and regulations.
Ministry of Community, Sport Cultural Development The Province is committed to continuing the work of the Auditor General for Local Government AGLG as it provides opportunities for local governments to learn, improve their operations and further their accountability to their citizens. In October 2015, the Legislature of British Columbia passed amendments to the Auditor General for Local Government Act that strengthen and enhance the operations and accountability of the Office. The amendments align with the recommendations from the Audit Councils April 2015 independent review of the Office. These amendments are intended to address the performance concerns regarding the Office expressed during the first three years of its operations. Since implementing the amendments, appointing the acting AGLG, Arn van Iersel and then appointing the new, permanent AGLG, Gordon Ruth, there has been a measurable and substantial improvement in the performance of the Office. Since April 2015, the Office has published 10 performance audit reports and two perspectives booklets, which provide advice and recommendations for local governments regarding delivering their services more efficiently, effectively, and economically.