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Provincial Auditor Saskatchewan

1500 Chateau Tower

1920 Broad Street Phone: (306) 787-6366

Regina, Saskatchewan Fax: (306) 787-6383

S4P 3V7 Internet e-mail: [email protected]

SASKATCHEWAN

December 3, 2001

The Honourable P. Myron Kowalsky Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Room 129, Legislative Building REGINA, Saskatchewan S4S 0B3

Dear Sir:

I have the honour of submitting my 2001 Fall Report – Volume 2, to be laid before the Legislative Assembly in accordance with the provisions of Section 14.1 of The Provincial Auditor Act.

Respectfully yours,

Fred Wendel, CMA, CA Acting Provincial Auditor /dd

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Foreword

I am pleased to present my 2001 Fall Report – Volume 2 to the Legislative Assembly. This Report includes the results of our work at government organizations primarily with years ended March 31, 2001.

I wish to thank all the staff and officials of the government organizations audited by my Office for their co-operation and assistance. Also, I wish to thank the staff of my Office for their constant pursuit of excellence in public sector management and reporting practices.

Regina, Saskatchewan Fred Wendel, CMA, CA

December 3, 2001 Acting Provincial Auditor

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