Who decides the findings or results?
Office of the Merit Commissioner staff recommend the audit finding. The Merit Commissioner confirms the finding of each audit.
Who audits the individual appointments and how are they qualified?
Contract auditors examine each appointment selected for audit. These auditors have specialized experience in: Recruitment and staffing in the public service Investigative procedures We review the contract auditors’ investigation. We also write a report for each appointment audited. Together, we have varied and extensive experience in human resources, investigations and public administration.
What is the purpose of an audit?
The purpose of an audit is to address two questions for each audited appointment: Was the hiring process properly applied to result in appointments based on merit? Was the person appointed to the position qualified?
Why do you audit appointments?
The law requires the Merit Commissioner to monitor the application of the merit principle in the BC Public Service. The law also states that the Merit Commissioner provide this oversight by conducting random audits of appointments to and from within the BC Public Service. We use the term appointment to mean whenever a person is [...]
What is an “appointment”?
We use the term to mean whenever a person is starts in a position or job within the BC Public Service.
