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B.C.’S AUDITOR GENERAL
Michael A. Pickup,
FCPA, FCA
Michael A. Pickup was appointed Auditor General of British Columbia in July 2020, directly following his six-year term as Nova Scotia’s auditor general.
Pickup is Indigenous, a status Indian member of the Miawpukek First Nation of Newfoundland. He is also a member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
He is proudly the first LGBTQIA2S+ and first Indigenous auditor general in Canada.
Pickup puts inclusivity at the foundation of workplace engagement. He encourages staff to bring their whole self to their work, comfortably share their thoughts with him, and laugh every day. His goal for the Office of the Auditor General of B.C. is to build a strong provincial and national reputation based on high-quality output, efficient operations, and a highly engaged team as the foundation for all.
In July 2024 he announced his retirement and his term as B.C.’s auditor general will conclude on November 15, 2024. On September 12, 2024, deputy auditor general Sheila Dodds was appointed acting auditor general effective November 15, 2024.
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