Canada relies on independent Audit Offices to review how public money is managed and to support government accountability. This 2025 update lists the country’s Auditors General, their current public contact details, and the main audit themes shaping public-sector oversight in 2025–2026.
Auditor General of Canada
The Auditor General of Canada holds the responsibility of auditing federal institutions and agencies. The office examines public spending, ensuring proper financial stewardship, efficiency, and effectiveness in governmental operations.
The Office of the Auditor General of Canada (OAG) serves Parliament through legislative auditing and provides objective, fact-based information on federal departments, Crown corporations, and the three territories. The Auditor General is an Officer of Parliament and is accountable to Parliament, not to the government of the day.
As of 2026, Karen Hogan continues to serve as Auditor General of Canada. The office also supports the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development, including environmental and sustainable development audits and environmental petitions.
Contacts:
📍Address: 240 Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G6
📞Phone: 1‑888‑761‑5953
🌐Official Website: www.oag-bvg.gc.ca
Provincial Audit Offices Overview
Provincial Auditors General are independent officers of their respective legislative assemblies. They audit provincial government reporting entities, which may include ministries, Crown corporations, health authorities, school districts, universities, and other publicly funded bodies, depending on provincial legislation.
British Columbia (BC)
The Auditor General for Local Government (AGLG) was created to conduct performance audits of local governments in British Columbia. Its mandate focused on providing objective, evidence-based information and practical advice to help municipalities, regional districts, and other local authorities remain accountable to residents for how public resources were used. The office did not audit financial statements; instead, it examined governance practices, operational efficiency, and value-for-money issues at the local level.
This office is no longer active. The Auditor General for Local Government officially ceased operations in March 2021, following a provincial decision to wind down the role. Since that time, no successor office has taken on the same standalone mandate for local-government performance auditing in British Columbia.
For current oversight in B.C. (as of 2025), performance and financial audits of the provincial government reporting entity are carried out by the Office of the Auditor General of British Columbia, which operates as an independent officer of the Legislative Assembly.
Office of the Auditor General of British Columbia (OAG BC)
The Office of the Auditor General of British Columbia is an independent office of the Legislative Assembly that conducts financial and performance audits of the provincial government reporting entity, including ministries, Crown corporations, health authorities, universities, colleges, and school districts.
Bridget Parrish serves as Auditor General of British Columbia. The office publishes multi-year audit plans and regular follow-up reports on the implementation of past audit recommendations.
Contacts
🏢 Address: 623 Fort Street, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, V8W 1G1
📞 Phone: 250-419-6100
🌐 Official Website: www.bcauditor.com
Alberta
🏢 Office: Auditor General for Alberta’s Local Government
The Auditor General of Alberta is an independent officer of the Legislative Assembly who conducts financial audits, performance audits, and public reporting on the stewardship of public funds by the provincial government and related entities.
In 2025, the office released multiple assessment-of-implementation audits, including reviews of travel, meal, and hospitality expenses of senior elected officials and senior public servants.
Contacts
📍Address:
8th Floor, 9925 – 109 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2J8, Canada
#820, 600 – 6th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 0S5, Canada
🌐Official Website: www.oag.ab.ca
Manitoba
🏢 Office: Office of the Auditor for Manitoba’s Local Government
The Auditor General Manitoba serves the Legislative Assembly through independent audits of government operations, including financial statement audits and project (performance) audits across the provincial government reporting entity.
In December 2025, Manitoba received its first unqualified (clean) audit opinion on the Province’s Summary Financial Statements since 2017, reflecting measurable improvements in financial reporting processes.
Contacts
📍Address: 500-330 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0C4
📞Phone: 204-945-3790
🌐Official Website: www.oag.mb.ca
Specialized Reports: Across provinces, there are documents like the Project Management Framework PDF, Project Management Process PDF, and the PMBOK Guide Project Management Body of Knowledge that guide the intricacies of project management within local governments. Additionally, those interested in construction-related endeavors can reference the Construction Project Management PDF for more detailed insights.
New Brunswick
🏢Office: Office of the Auditor for New Brunswick’s Local Government
Promotes accountable and sustainable government through independent audits reported to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick.
Contacts
📍Address: P. O. Box 758, Fredericton, NB, E3B 5B4, Canada
📞Phone: (506) 453-2243
🌐Official Website: www.agnb-vgnb.ca
Newfoundland and Labrador
🏢Office: Office of the Auditor for Newfoundland and Labrador’s Local Government
Acts as the independent legislative auditor for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, conducting financial and performance audits of departments and Crown agencies.
Contacts
📍Address: Confederation Building, P.O. Box 8700, St. John’s, NL, A1B 4J6
📧Email: [email protected]
🌐Official Website: www.gov.nl.ca
Nova Scotia
🏢Office: Auditor General of Nova Scotia
Audits the finances and activities of the Government of Nova Scotia and reports independently to the House of Assembly on public sector performance and accountability.
Contacts
📍Address: 5161 George Street, Royal Center, Suite 400, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 1M7
📞Phone: (902) 424-5907
🌐Official Website: oag-ns.ca
Ontario
🏢Office: Office of the Auditor General for Ontario’s Local Government
An independent, non-partisan office of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario that conducts performance audits, annual follow-ups, and reports on the Public Accounts of the Province. The 2025 Annual Report includes audits on healthcare access, physician billing oversight, greenhouse gas reduction, and early learning programs.
Contacts
📍Address: 20 Dundas Street West, Suite 1530, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2C2
📞Phone: 416-327-2381
🌐Official Website: www.auditor.on.ca
Prince Edward Island
🏢Office: Office of the Auditor for Prince Edward Island’s Local Government
Focuses on the financial practices of the province, ensuring best value for money in procurement and adherence to the local government act.
Contacts
🌐Official Website: More detail can be found at www.assembly.pe.ca/auditorgeneral.
Saskatchewan
Office: Office of the Provincial Auditor for Saskatchewan
An independent officer of the Legislative Assembly and external auditor of the Government of Saskatchewan, auditing ministries, Crown corporations, and over 250 publicly funded agencies.
Contacts
📍Address: 1500–1920 Broad Street, Regina, SK, S4P 3V2
📞Phone: 306-787-6398
🌐Official Website: auditor.sk.ca
Québec
🏢Office: Auditor General of Québec/le Vérificateur général du Québec for Local Government
This bilingual office ensures public funds in Québec are used with due regard to economy and efficiency, placing strong emphasis on performance audits and capital asset management.
Contacts
📍Address: 750, boulevard Charest Est, bureau 300, Québec, G1K 9J6
📞Phone: 418 691-5900
🌐Official Website: www.vgq.qc.ca
This article is provided for informational and reference purposes only. It does not represent, speak on behalf of, or act for any of the audit offices, government bodies, or institutions mentioned.
All organizations listed operate independently under their respective legislative frameworks. The information presented here is based on publicly available sources and is intended solely to help readers understand the structure and roles of audit offices in Canada.
Any references to offices that are no longer active are included strictly for historical context.