Appendix D - Methodology

The audit findings and conclusions contained in this report are based on sufficient and appropriate audit evidence gathered in accordance with procedures that meet the Institute of Internal Auditors’ International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing as supported by the results of the quality assurance and improvement program. The opinions expressed in this report are based on conditions as they existed at the time of the audit and apply only to the entity examined.

Methodology Purpose/Description

Interviews

Interviews with Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Services Branch (IM/IT) to understand project and system development methodology, governance, and working level activities for IT development. Interviews included IT management as well as working level staff.

Interviews with Service Delivery Branch to understand collaborative design with clients at a working level, and digital literacy efforts, including but not limited to the Business Integration Directorate (BID).

Direct Observation

No direct observation.

Documentation Review

Review of documentation related to project management and system development, project portfolio materials, change management procedures, and IT documentation.

File Review

No file review.

Data Analysis

No extensive data analysis.