The federal government’s troubled attempt to modernize its pay system will be probed by the federal auditor general as the government begins its move to another new payroll program.
Ottawa announced in June it had awarded a 10-year contract to Dayforce for almost $351 million, to replace the Phoenix payroll system that has caused significant problems. The contract allows for a possible extension to 20 years.
Claire Baudry, a spokesperson for the Office of the Auditor General of Canada, said the report is expected to be tabled in Parliament in 2026. She said decisions about the scope and timing of the audit were not yet available….