Canadian Space Agency

This report presents the findings of the evaluation of the European Space Agency Contribution Program (ESA-CP) of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). The evaluation was carried out by the CSA's Audit and Evaluation Directorate, with the support of PRA Inc. This evaluation was included in the CSA's...

LIBS is an emerging material-composition analytical technique based on spectroscopic analysis of light emitted by the laser spark induced in a sample of interest. It allows stand-off and real-time analysis capabilities in the field with no sample preparation.

Departmental Plans (DPs) and Reports on Plans and Priorities (RPPs) are individual expenditure plans for each department and agency (excluding Crown corporations). These reports provide increased levels of detail over a three-year period on an organization's main priorities by strategic...

This report contains the findings of the Evaluation of the Qualifying and Testing Services Program of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). The David Florida Laboratory (DFL), located in Ottawa, Ontario, is the main mechanism through which the program is delivered. This program carries out specialized...

This follow-up report on the implementation of management action plans concludes the internal audit process and outlines the measures taken by the various entities concerned in response to our findings and recommendations. As part of the follow-up process, management action plans are reviewed...

The purpose of this audit was to provide reasonable assurance that an adequate process is in place at the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to effectively support the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) attestation process for Cabinet submissions.

The Near Earth Object Surveillance Satellite (NEOSSat) project began in February 2005 with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and the Department of National Defence (DND), establishing NEOSSat as a collaboration combining two projects: DND's...

This document constitutes the final evaluation report of the Canadian Space Agency's (CSA) Advanced Exploration Technology Development (AETD) program. The evaluation was conducted during the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 fiscal years by the CSA's Audit and Evaluation Directorate (specifically, the...

The objective of this audit was to determine whether the management framework in place enables the program to achieve its objectives and to comply with relevant policies, regulations and guidelines issued by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and the central agencies.

The objective of the audit project was to determine whether the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has a management framework in place that enables it to achieve its safety and mission assurance objectives.

The CASSIOPE Contribution Program was authorized for a five-year period on October 30, 2003. The project was extended due to the launch of the satellite being postponed several times. The launch took place in September 2013. The CASSIOPE mission combines three program elements: it provides for...

The Canadian Space Agency's (CSA) Quarterly Financial Reports make in-year spending at the Agency level available to Parliamentarians and Canadians. These reports supplement existing year-end reporting. Each quarterly financial report includes spending authorities granted through the Main and...

The objective of this audit is to determine whether a management framework is in place to enable the Program objectives to be achieved and, more specifically, to prevent cost increases, comply with the implementation schedule, and meet users' expectations.

This follow-up report on the implementation of management action plans outlines the measures taken by the various entities concerned in response to findings and recommendations. As part of the follow-up process, management action plans are reviewed annually until they are fully implemented, and...

This report was prepared in accordance with the requirements of section 6.6.1.2 of the Directive on Internal Auditing in the Government of Canada, which specifies that the report must: •summarize the results of the committee's reviews of areas of responsibility; •provide the independent members'...

This report presents the findings of the Evaluation of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA)'s International Space Station (ISS) Assembly and Maintenance Operations Sub-Sub Program (SSP). The evaluation was conducted between December 2014 and February 2016, covering the time period from March 2008 to...

The objective of this audit is to assess the appropriateness of the governance structures and processes in place for Canadian Space Agency (CSA) activities. The audit was conducted to determine whether the current governance processes in place allow senior executives to manage and ensure control...

Departmental Plans (DPs) and Reports on Plans and Priorities (RPPs) are individual expenditure plans for each department and agency (excluding Crown corporations). These reports provide increased levels of detail over a three-year period on an organization's main priorities by strategic...

The audit objective is to determine if the design and operational effectiveness of internal controls over the process of preparing annual financial statements and quarterly financial reports are adequate.

Reports on Plans and Priorities (RPPs) are individual expenditure plans for each department and agency (excluding Crown corporations). These reports provide increased levels of detail over a three-year period on an organization's main priorities by strategic outcome(s), program activity(ies) and...