Five things to know about the auditor general's reports on the federal public service

[daftandbarmy]

Spoiler alert: none of the five things are 'good'

Five things to know about the auditor general's reports on the federal public service​

A new round of reports from the auditor general is once again revealing gaps and delays across the federal public service, including in access to antimicrobial drugs, processing of immigration applications and discrimination in the public service.

Auditor general Karen Hogan's audits also look at the public service's efforts to modernize its information technology systems and the way benefits such as employment insurance are delivered.

On Thursday afternoon, federal ministers said they accepted the report results and would work towards implementing Hogan's recommendations.

Five things to know about the auditor general's reports on the federal public service

OTTAWA — A new round of reports from the auditor general is once again revealing gaps and delays across the federal public service, including in access to antimicrobial drugs, processing of immigration applications and discrimination in the public service. Auditor general Karen Hogan's audits...

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[PPCLI Guy]

So I just did a bit of research.

• in 2023 there are just over 27K Public Servants in DND (and 253 Execs).
• In 2010 there were just over 27K PS (and 150 EXs)
• Then DRAP happened and there was a substantial dip, with a low of 23K in 2015
• PS recovered quickly, as recruiting slowed
• At current manning levels the mil to civ ratio is about 2:1
• So PS to Mil ratio is definitely increasing, and EX to non EX is dramatically increasing

So, does all of this contribute to the evolution of CAF culture? Or is it just correlation rather than causation?

 

[dapaterson]

Just copying the doubling of the GOFO cadre

Although an EX 1 is paid less than a LCol at max IPC...

That said, yes, the PS has too many execs.

 

[Kirkhill]

Not necessarily

The proliferation of Non-Combat Medals being generated around the world suggests to me that a larger number of defence related positions don't actually require exposing one's self to enemy fire. Space Commands, Cyber Commands, Info-Ops, Intelligence generally all come to mind. As do logistics beyond 1st and 2nd line.

That tendency to add civilians instead of uniforms could be managed productively. A civilian transport agency would be a good start.