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Freedom To Create. Spirit To Achieve. A L \m uC-^ Children and Youth Services Annual Report 2009-2010 Alberta Children and Youth Services 12th Floor, Sterling Place 9940 - 1 06 Street, Edmonton, AB, T5K 2N2 Phone: 780.422.3004 Fax: 780.422.3071 Government of Alberta n Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2016 https://archive.org/details/albertachildrens2009albe Table of Contents 3 Preface 4 Minister’s Accountability Statement 5 Message from the Minister 6 Management’s Responsibility for Reporting 9 Results Analysis i. Ministry Overview ii. Review Engagement Report iii. Performance Measures Summary Table iv. Discussion and Analysis of Results v. Ministry Financial Analysis 47 Financial Information i. Auditor’s Report ii. Audited Ministry and Department Financial Statements 87 Other information 91 Appendix Appendix: Performance Measures - D ata Sources and Methodology 99 Child and Family Services Authorities Financial Statements Public Accounts 2009-10 Preface The Public Accounts of Alberta are prepared in accordance with the Financial Administration Act and the Government Accountability Act. The Public Accounts consist of the annual report of the Government of Alberta and the annual reports of each of the 24 Ministries. The annual report of the Government of Alberta released June 24, 2010 contains Ministers’ accountability statements, the consolidated financial statements of the Province and The Measuring Up report, which compares actual performance results to desired results set out in the government’s business plan. This annual report of the Ministry of Children and Youth Services contains the Minister’s accountability statement, the audited consolidated financial statements of the Ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the Ministry business plan. This Ministry annual report also includes: • the financial statements of entities making up the Ministry, including the Department of Children and Youth Services and 10 Child and Family Services Authorities for which the Minister is responsible, • other financial information as required by the Financial Administration Act and Government Accountability Act, either as separate reports or as a p art of the financial statements, to the extent that the Ministry has anything to report. 2009-10 ALBERTA CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES ANNUAL REPORT Minister’s Accountability Statement The Ministry’s annual report for the year ended March 31, 2010, was prepared under my direction in accordance with the Government Accountability Act and the government’s accounting policies. All of the government’s policy decisions as at September 23, 2010 with material economic or fiscal implications of which I a m aware have been considered in the preparation of this report. '72. Yvonne Fritz Minister of C hildren and Youth Services 2009-10 ALBERTA CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES ANNUAL REPORT Message from the Minister Working alongside many dedicated partners, this Ministry has one of the most important and rewarding responsibilities in our province - creating stronger communities through ensuring the safety and well-being of Alberta’s children, youth and families. The task is a challenging one, as society faces a number of emerging issues including population growth, demographic shifts, addictions, gangs and the use of the internet by sexual predators. I have met with many of the devoted men and women across the province who work for and with Children and Youth Services, since my appointment as Minister in January 2010, and have seen first-hand the positive and lasting difference made in the lives of Albertans, everyday. Honourable Yvonne Fritz In 2009-10, the Ministry continued to provide supports and services to ensure the safety and protection of children and youth at risk; helped parents access quality, affordable child care; and collaborated with communities to prevent family violence and bullying. As well, we had great success in finding permanent and loving homes for children and youth in care. Our ongoing partnership with Aboriginal (First Nation, Metis and Inuit) communities to help children develop positive and meaningful connections with their family, community and culture was strengthened. Over the past year, we also continued our important work to support at-risk youth, assist families raising a child with a d isability and enhance our relationship with contracted social services agencies to improve outcomes for the children, youth and families they serve. Strong children, youth, families and communities are the heart of our great province and the key to Alberta’s bright future. To our Ministry’s staff and the countless individuals from community organizations and agencies who have worked hard to help others, thank you. Every day, you keep our communities safe and help our children, youth and families succeed. I c ommend your commitment and tremendous partnership. Together, we are united in supporting positive outcomes for children, youth and families in Alberta. I look forward to working with all of you in the upcoming year. Yvonne Fritz Minister of C hildren and Youth Services September 7, 2010 2009-10 ALBERTA CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES ANNUAL REPORT Management’s Responsibility for Reporting The Ministry of Children and Youth Services includes: the Department of Children and Youth Services and the Child and Family Services Authorities. The executives of the individual entities within the Ministry have the primary responsibility and accountability for the respective entities. Collectively, the executives ensure the Ministry complies with all relevant legislation, regulations and policies. Ministry business plans, annual reports, performance results and the supporting management information are integral to the government’s fiscal and business plans, annual report, quarterly reports and other financial and performance reporting. Responsibility for the integrity and objectivity of the consolidated financial statements and performance results for the Ministry rests with the Minister of Children and Youth Services. Under the direction of the Minister, I o versee the preparation of the Ministry’s annual report, including consolidated financial statements and performance results. The consolidated financial statements and the performance results, of necessity, include amounts that are based on estimates and judgments. The consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with the Canadian generally accepted accounting principles for the public sector as recommended by the Public Sector Accounting Board of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. The performance measures are prepared in accordance with the following criteria: • Reliability - I nformation agrees with the underlying data and the sources used to prepare it; • Understandability and Comparability - A ctual results are presented clearly and consistently with the stated methodology and presented on the same basis as targets and prior years’ information; and • Completeness - P erformance measures and targets match those included in Budget 2009. Actual results are presented for all measures. 2009-10 ALBERTA CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES ANNUAL REPORT As Deputy Minister, in addition to program responsibilities, I e stablish and maintain the Ministry’s financial administration and reporting functions. The Ministry maintains systems of financial management and internal control which give consideration to costs, benefits and risks that are designed to: • provide reasonable assurance that transactions are properly authorized, executed in accordance with prescribed legislation and regulations, and properly recorded so as to maintain accountability of public money; • provide information to manage and report on performance; • safeguard the assets and properties of the Province under Ministry administration; • provide Executive Council, Treasury Board, the Minister of Finance and Enterprise and the Minister of Children and Youth Services any information needed to fulfill their responsibilities; and • facilitate preparation of Ministry business plans and annual reports required under the Government Accountability Act. In fulfilling my responsibilities, I have relied, as necessary, on the executive of the individual entities within the Ministry. Steve MacDonald Deputy Minister August 26, 2010 2009-10 ALBERTA CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES ANNUAL REPORT