The War Veterans Allowance (WVA) Program, which began in 1930, provides monthly financial support to low-income war service Veterans and civilians (e.g., Overseas Welfare Workers, Auxiliary Services Personnel) or their survivors/dependents to help them meet their basic needs. This evaluation was conducted in accordance with Section 42.1 of the *Financial Administration Act* which requires that every federal department conducts a review of the relevance and effectiveness of each ongoing program of grants and contributions programs every five years.

Vocational Rehabilitation Services is a component of the Veterans Affairs Rehabilitation Program. It provides vocational assistance services and benefits to eligible Veterans who have a health problem, and their families, to assist them in their re-establishment to civilian life. Vocational services and benefits include vocational assessments, employability skills, training, career exploration, job placement and follow-up support. The purpose of the audit was to provide assurance that financial controls were working as intended, to deliver results in accordance with related authorities. This is the first audit of Vocational Rehabilitation since its inception in 2006.

The audit of health related travel began in May 2009. The objectives of the audit were to assess compliance with governing regulations and policy; to assess the adequacy and accuracy of management information; and, to assess the control framework and test controls and verification processes. The scope of the audit included all aspects of processing health related travel claims, including remuneration of an escort, to ensure that control frameworks are in place, the process complies with governing authorities and required management reporting is accessible and useful.

The purpose of this audit was to provide reasonable assurance that an adequate process is in place at the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to effectively support the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) attestation process for Cabinet submissions.

The Veterans Affairs Canada Health Care Benefits Program provides eligible Veterans and other qualified individuals with benefits and services, such as medical, surgical and dental care, prosthetic devices and home adaptations, through 14 Programs of Choice. Program of Choice 13 – Special Equipment – includes any device or aid which is designed to enable the user to cope with the effects of a disease, disorder or injury, by facilitating medical stabilization, assisting in the performance of activities of daily living and restoring their function. Examples include emergency call devices, wheelchairs, walkers, power mobility devices, transfer/lift devices, and ergonomic equipment. The objective of this audit was to assess Veterans Affairs Canada’s management control framework and compliance with applicable policies and processes. The scope covered April 1, 2012, to March 31, 2013.

The objective of this audit is to assess the appropriateness of the governance structures and processes in place for Canadian Space Agency (CSA) activities. The audit was conducted to determine whether the current governance processes in place allow senior executives to manage and ensure control of CSA activities, gather relevant information, make informed decisions and be accountable for its results in such a way as to meet the expectations of the Minister of Industry, the interdepartmental community and other stakeholders.

The *Privacy Act* provides members of the public with the legislated right to access and request the correction of their personal information under the control of federal government institutions. The *Act* also imposes strict obligations related to the collection, accuracy, use, disclosure, retention and disposition of personal information. Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) and the Office of the Veterans Ombudsman (OVO) take very seriously the responsibility to protect the privacy and rights of all Veterans and their families. These annual reports on the administration of the *Privacy Act* outline how VAC and the OVO fulfilled their responsibilities under the *Privacy Act* during each fiscal year beginning April 1 and ending March 31.