Assurance and Accounting
To run a national, provincial, or municipal government, you need to work from accurate and timely financial reporting. From audits and reviews to compilations, we offer assurance solutions that go beyond the numbers. Our team provides data with actionable insights so you can meet the goals of your constituents.
Our work includes financial compliance, introducing public reporting systems, and creating citizen dashboards for open and transparent communications between government entities and citizens.
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Our Services
Maximize your organization’s fiscal programs and navigate tight fiscal environments with detailed information from our assurance and accounting team.
Insights
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Confidence
July 10, 2025
How oil and gas companies can strengthen their insurance strategies for wildfires and other natural disasters
Appropriate insurance coverage for oil and gas is more important than ever as wildfires and other natural disasters across the country become more frequent and intense.
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Agility
July 09, 2025
The AI gap: Why desire and readiness remain far apart for local governments
Embracing AI capabilities through Microsoft Copilot offers local governments the ability to leverage existing tools and boost operational efficiency.
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Agility
July 04, 2025
Modernizing the core How energy and utilities can move on from legacy finance and billing systems
Legacy platforms are expiring. Discover how energy and utilities organizations can choose the right finance, billing, and customer systems to reduce risk and unlock long-term value.
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Craig Kutarna Gates
National Leader; Provincial Leader (SK) – Public Sector
Craig Gates, MPA, is a Practice Leader with MNP’s Consulting team in Saskatchewan. Taking a collaborative approach, Craig delivers strong strategic support to executive teams and boards of directors in public companies, executive government, crown corporations, economic development agencies and Aboriginal organizations.
An experienced consultant, Craig analyzes complex organizational challenges and opportunities and develops innovative strategies to help clients reach their goals. He has successfully led diverse projects involving strategic planning, business planning, operational reviews and planning, market research and intelligence, and performance effectiveness.
Craig has almost 15 years of professional consulting experience with global, regional and local firms. He takes pride in helping organizations realize their potential while making a difference to stakeholders and the broader community. His solutions are always practical and designed to produce results.
After obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration in 1997, Craig went on to receive a Master of Public Administration degree from Queen’s University. Craig is a graduate of Leadership Regina, a program that develops and educates community leaders. He also co-founded the Regina Regional Economic Development Authority’s Future Leaders Group.