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.

Insights

  • Confidence

    February 01, 2023

    Non-profit organizations: how remote work impacts your financial processes and controls

    A clear and documented set of financial policies, with the accompanying procedures and internal controls, will help your non-profit organization operate confidently and efficiently in an era where remote work is increasingly the norm.

  • Performance

    September 15, 2025

    Solving the productivity puzzle: Embracing change

    How can you increase the productivity of your business? Thinking differently and embracing change is the second piece of solving the productivity puzzle.  

  • Performance

    September 12, 2025

    How will the CRA’s significant GST/HST update impact your dental and orthodontic practice?

    How will the recent GST/HST update impact your dental practice? Understand the new requirements for claiming ITCs and opportunities for GST/HST refund claims.

Contact our Public Sector Team

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.