Monday, March 08, 2010
Rights & Democracy demonstrates its financial transparency, by Francis Chartrand
The International Center for Human Rights and Democratic Development announced today that it has engaged the firm Samson Bélair / Deloitte & Touche to conduct a forensic audit of financial transactions between 2005 and 2009. In announcing the interim president, Mr. Jacques Gauthier said that the purpose of this audit was to ensure full transparency regarding the proper use of taxpayers' money.
"Democracy requires an obligation to explain that while rights require accountability of work," argued Mr. Gauthier. "As an institution that receives 11 million dollars annually federal government, ie taxes Canadians Rights & Democracy has a duty to report on how these funds are spent. In addition, we have a responsibility to ensure they are properly managed."
The acting president also said that neither he nor the board does have evidence of misconduct individually. However, financial reviews have identified transactions that require the attention of forensic auditors. "We asked the professionals to give us the exact picture of certain contracts and transactions made over the last five years."
Representatives of the firm Samson Bélair / Deloitte & Touche, who undertake the audit immediately, should be able to present a report and recommendations within three weeks. "The results will be released as soon as possible, that is to say when the report is accepted by the Board of Directors," Mr. Gauthier said finally.
Rights & Democracy (International Center for Human Rights and Democratic Development) is a non-partisan organization of an international mandate that was created in 1988 by the Canadian Parliament to encourage and support the universal values of human rights and promote democratic institutions and practices around the world.
Rights & Democracy seeks to promote, in collaboration with individuals, organizations and governments in Canada and abroad, human rights and democratic rights as defined in the International Bill of Human Rights.
For further information: or to arrange an interview with a representative of Rights & Democracy: Prima Communications, (514) 654-1742, primacommunion@gmail.com
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