Procurement & Expenses

The Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa has implemented policies in accordance with the Ontario Broader Public Sector Supply Code of Ethics, governing procurement, expense reimbursement, and perquisites, to ensure transparent, consistent processes and adherence to public funds management.

Requirements

As a Broader Public Sector organization, the Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa has fulfilled the Ontario Broader Public Sector Supply Code Chain of Ethics by implementing policies governing procurement, expense reimbursement, and perquisites.

The purpose of the Procurement Directive is:

  • To ensure that publicly funded goods and services, including construction, consulting services, and information technology are acquired by BPS organizations through a process that is open, fair, and transparent;
  • To outline responsibilities of BPS organizations throughout each stage of the procurement process; and
  • To ensure that procurement processes are managed consistently throughout the BPS using the approved Supply Chain Code of Ethics

The purpose of the Expense Directive is:

  • To set out the requirement for the designated BPS organizations to establish expense rules where expenses are reimbursed from public funds.

The purpose of the Perquisites Directive is:

  • To set out the requirement for the designated BPS organizations to establish rules on perquisites where these are provided through public funds.

Procurement, Expense and Perquisites Policies
Attestation of Compliance with the Broader Public Sector Accountability Act, 2010 and related Directives for the period April 1, 2018-March 31, 2019
Accountability Attestation Perquisites 2022-2023
Accountability Agreement 2014-2015

Financial Documents

Financial Statement March 31, 2023

Financial Statement March 31, 2022

Financial Statement March 31, 2021

Budget Plan 2023-2024

Travel Expenses

Executive-Level Staff Travel Expenses 2020-2021
2020-2021 Board of Directors Travel Expenses

Travel Plan for Travel Outside of Ontario (Procedure) 2022-23

Travel Expenses Procedure 2022-23

Travel and Expense Reimbursement Board of Directors Procedure 2022-23

Procurement Opportunities

All public tenders can also be found on the Ontario Public Buyers Association (OPBA) site.