Broader Public Sector Accountability Act.

This page will provide you with more information regarding the Broader Public Sector Accountability Act

The Broader Public Sector Accountability Act, 2010 (BPSAA) was introduced on October 20, 2010 and received Royal Assent on December 8, 2010. The BPSAA establishes new rules and higher accountability standards for hospitals, Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) and broader public sector organizations.

The BPSAA:

  • Bans the practice of hiring lobbyists using public funds
  • Increases accountability for hospitals and LHINs
  • Establishes new procurement and expense rules for certain large BPS organizations
  • Adds accountability measures related to compliance and expenses rules
  • Brings hospitals under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA)

The Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996 (the act) makes Ontario's public sector more open and accountable to taxpayers. The act requires organizations that receive public funding from the Province of Ontario to disclose annually the names, positions, salaries and total taxable benefits of employees paid $100,000 or more in a calendar year. To view the salary disclosures for Mackenzie Health please visit the Public Sector Salary Disclosure section on the Ministry of Finance's website.