Veterans Affairs Canada Audit of Program of Choice 13 - Special Equipment - March 2014

The Veterans Affairs Canada Health Care Benefits Program provides eligible Veterans and other qualified individuals with benefits and services, such as medical, surgical and dental care, prosthetic devices and home adaptations, through 14 Programs of Choice. Program of Choice 13 – Special Equipment – includes any device or aid which is designed to enable the user to cope with the effects of a disease, disorder or injury, by facilitating medical stabilization, assisting in the performance of activities of daily living and restoring their function. Examples include emergency call devices, wheelchairs, walkers, power mobility devices, transfer/lift devices, and ergonomic equipment.

The objective of this audit was to assess Veterans Affairs Canada’s management control framework and compliance with applicable policies and processes. The scope covered April 1, 2012, to March 31, 2013.