Item - 2016.AU7.11
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on November 8, 2016 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Audit Committee on October 28, 2016 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on November 8, 2016.
AU7.11 - Continuous Controls Monitoring Program - City Staff Absenteeism for 2015
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on November 8 and 9, 2016, adopted the following:
1. City Council receive the report (September 27, 2016) from the Auditor General for information.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/au/bgrd/backgroundfile-97430.pdf
AU7.11 - Continuous Controls Monitoring Program - City Staff Absenteeism for 2015
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Audit Committee recommends that:
1. City Council receive the report (September 27, 2016) from the Auditor General for information.
Origin
Summary
The Auditor General initiated continuous controls monitoring of staff absenteeism in 2013 to highlight trends and changes in related costs. As part of the Continuous Controls Monitoring Program, the Auditor General’s Office provides management with exceptions requiring further review.
This report is provided for information purposes only. It summarizes staff absenteeism during 2015. The report includes a summary of absenteeism due to illness, ill-dependent and bereavement leave for over 33,000 City employees. Appendix 1 and 2 provide a summary of staff absences by City divisions.
In 2015, there were over 2.79 million hours in paid absences. This represents an increase of approximately 36,000 hours or 1.3 per cent when compared to paid staff absences in 2014.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/au/bgrd/backgroundfile-97430.pdf