2016–17 Supplementary Information Tables

Greening Government Operations (GGO)

4. Theme IV: Targets and Implementation Strategies

Goal 7: Waste and Asset Management

Target 7.2: Green Procurement

As of April 1, 2014, the Government of Canada will continue to take action to embed environmental considerations into public procurement, in accordance with the federal Policy on Green Procurement.

Performance Measurement
Expected result
Environmentally responsible acquisition, use and disposal of goods and services.
Performance indicator Targeted performance level
Departmental approach to further the implementation of the Policy on Green Procurement in place as of April 1, 2014. 31 March 2017
Number and percentage of procurement and/or materiel management specialists who have completed the Canada School of Public Service Green Procurement course (C215) or equivalent, in the given fiscal year. 100%
Number and percentage of managers and functional heads of procurement and materiel whose performance evaluation includes support and contribution toward green procurement, in the given fiscal year. 100%
Departmental green procurement target #1
By March 31, 2017, 100% of copy paper purchased through the Standing Offers (SO) will contain a minimum of 30% recycled content, as well as meet or exceed the criteria established in the EcoLogo CCD-077 standard for paper, or equivalent.
Performance indicator Targeted performance level
Dollar value or volume of copy paper that meet the target objective relative to the total dollar value or volume of all copy paper purchases in the year in question. 100% by March 31, 2017
Departmental green procurement target #2
By March 31, 2017, 20% of CAS stand alone printers will be removed from operation.
Performance indicator Targeted performance level
% of stand alone printers removed from operation. 20% by March 31, 2017
Departmental green procurement target #3
By March 31, 2017, 90% of black toner cartridges purchases will be made of remanufactured cartridges.
Performance indicator Targeted performance level
Dollar value or volume of new black toner cartridges procured that meet the target objective relative to the total dollar value or volume of all new black toner cartridges purchases in the year in question. 90% by March 31, 2017
Implementation strategy element or best practice1 Targeted performance level
Best Practice

7.2.3. Train acquisition cardholders on green procurement.
The department will ensure that 100% of new acquisition card holders receiving training in Green Procurement.
Best Practice

7.2.4. Increase awareness of the Policy on Green Procurement among managers.
The department will offer training to managers to increase awareness of the Policy on Green Procurement.

1CAS will continue using PWGSC Standing Offers and Supply Arrangements for commodities available and indicated as green.


Upcoming Internal Audits and Evaluations Over the Next Three Fiscal Years

The following audits are planned for the upcoming three years (2016-17 to 2018-19). The Risk-Based Audit Plan 2015-2016 through 2019-20 was approved in July 2015 (adjusted in September 2015) and includes assurance engagements of areas seen as representing a higher return based on a risk assessment. The plan is reviewed annually. The annual update may result in modifications of the plan and therefore different assurance engagements may be identified.

1. Name of Internal Audit 2. Internal Audit Type 3. Status 4. Expected Completion Date
Financial Management - Internal Controls- Deposit Accounts Audit - Internal Control On-going March 2016
Project Management - Projects under development related to Physical Security Audit - Governance On-going March 2016
Business Continuity, Planning
Horizontal Audit
Audit - Governance On-going March 2016
Judicial Services (Distribution, Revision, Translation) Audit - Internal Control On plan December 2016
Project Management - IT Systems under Development Audit - Governance On plan March 2017
Information Management and Information Technology Audit - Governance On plan March 2017
Library Services Audit - Internal Control On plan March 2018
Values & Ethics  Audit - Governance On plan March 2018
Human Resources Management Audit – Governance On plan December 2017
Judicial Support Services at Hearings Audit - Internal Control On plan December 2018
Strategic and Operational Planning Audit - Governance On plan March 2019
Asset Management Audit - Internal Control On plan March 2019
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