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The purpose of Part 1 of this enactment is to establish the office of
First Nations Ombudsman to assist persons dealing with a First Nation
or one First Nation dealing with another or between First Nations and
the Government of Canada, if they consider that they are being dealt
with unfairly or unreasonably or with unreasonable delay. The
Ombudsman may investigate complaints and report to the Minister on
complaints that are not satisfactorily resolved.
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The Ombudsman may propose changes to be made in a First
Nation's administrative policies and practices. If a First Nation fails to
change its policies and practices at the suggestion of the Ombudsman,
the Ombudsman shall make a report to the Minister and the report must
then be laid before Parliament.
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Part 2 provides for an official from the office of the Auditor General
of Canada to be appointed as First Nations Auditor to carry out audits
of First Nations communities that are insolvent or where impropriety in
financial management is alleged.
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The Auditor may propose changes in a First Nations financial
management practices and may make reports in the same manner as the
Ombudsman.
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