Who we are
Our mission
To provide city council and citizens an objective and independent look at the quality of the management of public funds, including the economical, efficient and effective use of resources, compliance with the laws and regulations, and the reliability of the financial statements.
Our vision
Make the Office of the Auditor General a key player in the continuous improvement of the performance of the Ville de Montréal and the organizations governed by the Cities and Towns Act.
Our values
Independence |
Free from any influence, we exercise an impartial and rigorous professional judgment, guaranteeing the credibility of our work. |
Objectivity |
We perform our work neutrally and impartially, basing ourselves on the facts. |
Respect |
We prioritize collaborative work and cultivate a climate based on respect, courtesy, and mutual listening. |
Integrity |
We act with honesty, rigor, and ethics in the performance of our duties to promote trust and adherence to our reports. |
Our history
A brief history of the Auditor General of the Ville de Montréal
The origins of the position of Auditor General of the City date back to 1840 when the City was incorporated. The charter prescribed the annual election, by the council, of two “Auditors of the City of Montréal” who were not officers of the corporation. The permanent position of auditor of the City of Montréal was created by Act 29-30 Victoria, Chapter 55, sanctioned on August 15, 1866.
This position has significantly evolved over the years. On February 21, 1978, Montréal’s city council adopted By-law 5184, titled Auditor General Act, which established powers, duties, and obligations similar to those of auditors general of senior governments. In 2001, the Québec government made the position of Auditor General mandatory for all cities of 100,000 or more inhabitants in the Cities and Towns Act (sections 107.1 to 107.17). (Inset)
