The Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan unanimously adopted a motion to appoint Ms. Tara Clemett, CPA, CA, CISA, as Provincial Auditor for the Province of Saskatchewan in November 2021.
Tara has worked at the Office of the Provincial Auditor for more than 25 years, including as Acting Provincial Auditor. Previously, as Deputy Provincial Auditor responsible for the Health and Housing Division, her portfolio encompassed the Ministries of Health and Social Services, as well as integral healthcare organizations, such as the Saskatchewan Health Authority.
Tara is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and holds a Bachelor of Administration from the University of Regina. Her extensive experience includes financial and performance audits, as well as those focused on information technology, healthcare, child welfare and advocacy, and the environment. She actively collaborates with other legislative audit offices through the Canadian Council of Legislative Auditors. Tara has also presented frequently at conferences and webinars on topics of interest to public sector professionals.
Carolyn O’Quinn has more than 30 years of experience leading public sector financial and performance audits within various sectors. As the Assistant Provincial Auditor of Saskatchewan, she is currently responsible for maintaining the Office’s quality management system and providing advice to the Provincial Auditor on office planning, priorities, professional issues, policies, and administrative matters. Previously, Carolyn was responsible for leading the Public Accounts and Quality Assurance (formerly Finance) Division, which included auditing the Government of Saskatchewan’s Summary Financial Statements.
Carolyn is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with significant expertise in legislative auditing including specialized knowledge in public sector accounting standards, as well as expertise in auditing gaming organizations. She holds a Bachelor of Administration degree from the University of Regina.
She is active within the accounting profession, participating on various professional committees continuously throughout her career, such as the CPA Saskatchewan Professional Practice Committee and the CPA Saskatchewan Professional Conduct Committee, where she previously served as Chair. Carolyn also plays a key role in helping further legislative auditing practices via her involvement with Canadian Council of Legislative Auditors’ Practice Excellence Committee.
Angèle Borys has worked for the Office of the Provincial Auditor for more than 30 years. Leading the Support Services Division as a Deputy Provincial Auditor as well as in her role as Chief Operating Officer, she ensures the office strategically, operationally, and tactically works together. Her responsibilities include human resource management, training, communications and IT management, office finances, and performance reporting.
Angèle holds a Bachelor of Administration degree from the University of Regina. She is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR). Angèle remains actively involved in professional organizations such as the Canadian Council of Legislative Auditors and CPHR Saskatchewan, as well as previously served on various committees of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Saskatchewan.
Victor Schwab has served the Office for more than 30 years. As Deputy Provincial Auditor for the Education and Justice Division, he leads audits of the Ministries of Justice and Attorney General, Education, and Advanced Education, as well as of the University of Saskatchewan, University of Regina, and Saskatchewan Polytechnic. His Division also audits all provincial school divisions and regional colleges.
Victor is one of the IT specialists in the Office, a key member of the Office’s Information Technology Advisory Committee (ITAC), as well as has long-term involvment with groups such as CPA Saskatchewan's Bylaws/Rules Committee. He has vast experience working on all audit types and in applying his technical expertise across a wide range of industries, including agriculture, education, and infrastructure.
Victor is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), a Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP), a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and earned his Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Saskatchewan.
Jason Shaw has worked with the Office of the Provincial Auditor for more than 20 years. As Deputy Provincial Auditor for the Environment and Infrastructure Division (E&I), he leads financial and performance audits of several government agencies such as Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority and the Ministries of Energy and Resources, Highways, Environment, and Agriculture, among others.
Before joining the E&I Division, Jason was in the Public Accounts and Quality Assurance (formerly Finance) Division during his first decade with the Office, primarily auditing the Government’s Summary Financial Statements.
He also led the Office’s involvement in the 2018 collaborative report, Perspectives on Climate Change Action in Canada, from Canada's Auditors General related to national climate change action.
Jason is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA). He graduated from the University of Regina with a Bachelor of Administration degree with distinction.
Trevor St. John has worked with the Office of the Provincial Auditor for more than 20 years. As Deputy Provincial Auditor for the Public Accounts and Quality Assurance Division, he leads the audit work for the Government’s Summary Financial Statements, the Ministries of Finance and Government Relations, and numerous public sector pension and benefit plans. He has led the Public Accounts and Quality Assurance (formerly Finance) Division since August 2022 after leading the Education Division as Deputy Provincial Auditor since 2018.
Prior to becoming a Deputy Provincial Auditor, Trevor worked as a Principal at other Divisions working primarily on the audits of the Government’s Summary Financial Statements.
Trevor is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). He graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Commerce degree with great distinction. Trevor remains active as a committee member on Canadian Council of Legislative Auditors’ (CCOLA) Peer Review Committee (since 2020), and has also been active with numerous past CCOLA committees and groups including CPA Saskatchewan’s Professional Practice Committee (2012–24).
Jason Wandy has 14 years of service with the Office of the Provincial Auditor, and more than 20 years of experience leading financial and performance audits in the public and private sectors. As Deputy Provincial Auditor for the Health and Housing Division, he oversees the Office’s audit work of the Ministries of Health, Social Services, and SaskBuilds and Procurement. His portfolio also includes various healthcare affiliates and organizations, such as the Saskatchewan Health Authority and Saskatchewan Cancer Agency. Jason directly leads the annual integrated audit of the Authority.
Prior to becoming Deputy Provincial Auditor, Jason worked as a Principal in the Education and Justice Division, working primarily on audits of the Ministries of Education, Advanced Education, universities, regional colleges, and school divisions. He also worked as an internal auditor in the private sector for several years, including in agriculture as well as in registry and information management services for public data and records.
Jason is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). He graduated from the University of Regina with a Bachelor of Administration degree with distinction.