Expenditure Estimates for the Office of the Auditor General (2025–26)
Summary
The Auditor General, who is an Officer of the Assembly, conducts independent audits of the Public Accounts of Ontario, agencies of the Crown, and institutions that receive government grants under the authority of the Auditor General Act. In doing so, the Office promotes accountability, efficiencies and due regard to economy in government operations and in broader public sector organizations.
Additionally, under the Government Advertising Act, 2004, the Auditor General is required to review specified types of advertising and certain printed matter proposed by government offices to determine whether they meet the standards required by that Act.
Under both Acts, the Auditor General reports directly to the Legislative Assembly.
Under the Fiscal Sustainability, Transparency and Accountability Act, 2019, in an election year the Office is also required to report on the reasonableness of a multi-year fiscal plan prepared by the Ministry of Finance.
The Restoring Trust, Transparency and Accountability Act, 2018, transferred many of the responsibilities of the former Environmental Commissioner of Ontario in 2019. The Office conducts audits of government programs that impact the environment under the same processes as the Office’s performance audits and has additional responsibilities with respect to the operations of the Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993.
Program Summary
| Vote | Program | Estimates 2025-26 $ | Estimates 2024-25 $ | Difference Between 2025-26 and 2024-25 $ | Actual 2023-24 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2501 | Office of the Auditor General Program | 30,894,000 | 30,358,700 | 535,300 | 26,149,094 |
| Total Operating Expense to be Voted | 30,894,000 | 30,358,700 | 535,300 | 26,149,094 | |
| Statutory Appropriations | 588,400 | 522,100 | 66,300 | 519,601 | |
| Total Operating Expense | 31,482,400 | 30,880,800 | 601,600 | 26,668,695 | |
| Total Including Consolidation & Other Adjustments | 31,482,400 | 30,880,800 | 601,600 | 26,668,695 | |
| Total Operating and Capital Including Consolidation and Other Adjustments (not including Assets) | 31,482,400 | 30,880,800 | 601,600 | 26,668,695 |
Office of the Auditor General Program - Vote 2501
The Auditor General conducts independent audits of the Public Accounts of Ontario, agencies of the Crown, and institutions that receive government grants under the authority of the Auditor General Act. Additionally, under the authority of the Government Advertising Act, 2004, the Auditor General is required to review specified types of advertising, printed matter or reviewable messages proposed by government offices to determine if they meet the standards required by that Act. As required by the Fiscal Sustainability, Transparency and Accountability Act, 2019, in an election year the Office reports on the reasonableness of a multi-year fiscal plan prepared by the Ministry of Finance. As of April 1, 2019, the Auditor General is also required to annually report on the operations of the Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993.
Vote Summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2025-26 $ | Estimates 2024-25 $ | Difference Between 2025-26 and 2024-25 $ | Actual 2023-24 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Office of the Auditor General | 30,894,000 | 30,358,700 | 535,300 | 26,149,094 |
| Total Operating Expense to be Voted | 30,894,000 | 30,358,700 | 535,300 | 26,149,094 | |
| S | The Auditor General Act | 588,400 | 522,100 | 66,300 | 519,601 |
| Total Statutory Appropriations | 588,400 | 522,100 | 66,300 | 519,601 | |
| Total Operating Expense | 31,482,400 | 30,880,800 | 601,600 | 26,668,695 |
Standard Account by Item and Sub-Items
| Vote- item number | Standard Account by Item and Sub-Items | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|
| 2501-1 | Office of the Auditor General | |
Salaries and wages | 20,051,700 | |
Employee benefits | 5,535,200 | |
Transportation and communication | 354,000 | |
Services | 4,388,300 | |
Supplies and equipment | 514,800 | |
Transfer payments | ||
CAAF-FCAR Inc. | 50,000 | |
| Total Operating Expense to be Voted | 30,894,000 | |
| The Auditor General Act | ||
| Statutory | The Auditor General Act | 588,400 |
| Total Operating Expense for Office of the Auditor General Program | 31,482,400 |