Veterans Affairs Canada Audit of Business Continuity Planning - July 2014

Business Continuity Planning (BCP) involves the development and timely execution of plans, measures, procedures and arrangements to ensure minimal or no interruption to the availability of critical services and assets. Business continuity plans outline the strategies, resources, and procedures required to restore critical services to the public, as quickly and effectively as possible.

The objective of this audit was to assess Veterans Affairs Canada’s compliance with Treasury Board requirements for Business Continuity Planning. The scope covered the status of Business Continuity Planning within the Department as at December 31, 2013.