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Finance and Audit Committee

The Finance and Audit Committee (FAC) is a governance committee of the ACFP Board. As such, the FAC is mandated to carry out specified functions, programs, or projects assigned by the Board as it relates to the financial activities of the organization. These responsibilities include: 

  • Providing assurance that a fully qualified external auditor conducts a competent financial audit annually
  • Presenting audit results to the Board with recommendations as required
  • Completing an annual review with provision of recommendation for updates to policies related to financial condition and activities, financial planning, budgeting and regular reporting by Executive Director


Committee members include members of the Board of Directors, Members-at-Large, and is chaired by the Board Treasurer.

Committee Members

  • Dr. Munib Ali (Treasurer), Calgary
  • Dr. Melanie Hnatiuk (President), Calgary
  • Dr. Kathleen Moncrieff, Calgary
  • Dr. Dinesh Witharana (President-Elect), Edmonton
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Munib Ali
Treasurer
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Melanie Hnatiuk
President
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Kathleen Moncrieff
Member-At Large
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Dinesh Witharana
President-Elect

Terms of Reference

The Finance and Audit Committee (FAC) is a governance committee of the ACFP Board of Directors. The essence of the committee is to provide oversight of the financial activities of the ACFP. The FAC is delegated this responsibility by the ACFP Board and will advise the Board on financial items such as operating and special reserves, investments, annual audit, annual operating and capital budget planning, and quarterly review of financial reports.

Purpose

This Committee reviews the adequacy and effectiveness of the operating and capital budget planning processes; the presentation and integrity of the ACFP’s financial statements, and, processes and structures for managing risk; oversees the qualifications, independence and performance of the external auditors; and, monitors financial performance against plans.

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Dr. Munib Ali

I’m Dr. Munib Ali, a resident physician training in Calgary where I was also born and raised. I am driven by a passion for research, innovation, and harnessing technology to push the frontiers of primary care, with a particular focus on improving healthcare for our growing senior population.

Why are you volunteering to serve on the Board?
In this rapidly shifting landscape of Family Medicine in Alberta, there is a need for physician involvement in policy, leadership, and advocacy. During my time as the resident liaison between the Alberta College of Family Physicians (ACFP) and the University of Calgary Department of Family Medicine, I was continually inspired by the passion, vision, and incredible talent of those around me. The dedication and skill are instrumental in creating measurable changes. I found the group here to be both welcoming and collaborative; an ideal place to grow and learn from.

What about the ACFP’s work do you find most valuable?
The ACFP has a reputation and propensity for being a strong and unified voice for Family Physicians in Alberta. The leadership initiatives that it undertakes as an organization are intentional, diplomatic, and accomplished with deep consideration of its constituents. I value that it’s both a platform and service, especially for those earlier in their careers who desire change – like myself.

Dr. Melanie Hnatiuk

My name is Melanie Hnatiuk and I’m a proud family physician. I was born and raised in Alberta, having lived in both Edmonton and Calgary. I spent some time in London, Ontario for medical school at Western, then returned to complete my residency at the University of Calgary. I currently work as an academic family physician at the University of Calgary where I have been privileged to play a role in the training of medical students and residents and to care for many of my patients for over 15 years. I have held various administrative and leadership positions both at the Department of Family Medicine and with other organizations in Alberta. I’m married and the mom of three children (and one dog). I love spending time outdoors with my family.

Why are you volunteering to serve on the Board?
I am passionate about contributing to the work of the ACFP because I believe that family medicine is the foundation for a high-quality, compassionate, and efficient health care system. Individuals, communities, and the system as a whole benefit when Family Medicine has strong representation.

What about the ACFP’s work do you find most valuable?
I value the work the ACFP has done to advocate on behalf of Albertans by representing family physicians. The ACFP’s collaboration with stakeholders will ensure our discipline remains adaptive to the needs of the communities we work within.

Dr. Kathleen Moncrieff

I was born in Edmonton and as a child I also lived in Grande Prairie and Bow Island. After living in the U.S. and Nova Scotia and having a short first career as an astronomer, I returned to Alberta, but this time Calgary, where I completed medical school and residency. I am now in Calgary to stay as a family physician at the Sunridge Family Medicine Teaching Centre.

Why are you volunteering to serve on this committee?
Our health care system is facing many challenges right now. I wanted to get involved with the ACFP to help support the work that the ACFP is doing to face these challenges.

What about the ACFP’s work do you find most valuable?
Patient-centred primary care is the foundation of our health care system, and the ACFP is one of Alberta’s strongest voices for family medicine.

Dr. Dinesh Witharana

I’m Dr. Dinesh Witharana and I’m a family physician based in Spruce Grove who primarily focuses on community primary care of palliative patients. I often bring residents with me to my hospice rounds and home visits. I also enjoy participating on the Provincial Palliative Tumor Group as an Executive Member, the AMA Section of Palliative Care Fee Committee, and the Core Committee for Cancer Strategic Clinical Network. I am the family physician representative on the Edmonton Zone PCN Sub-Committee for improving transitions of care, and previously served as a member of the ACFP First Five Years in Practice Committee. I have been on the ACFP Board of Directors for the past 6 years and I am currently the President-Elect.

Why are you volunteering to serve on this committee?
I am a strong supporter of the ACFP Vision of advancing health for patients, their families, and communities where every Albertan has a patient-centred medical home, and believe that providing more support and resources for primary care will be essential to achieving this vision.

What about the ACFP’s work do you find most valuable?
What I value the most about the ACFP is it is very member focused. When you meet the staff, their sole interest is how to better support family physicians in Alberta, and they quickly feel like family.

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