Finance

Treasury Board Secretariat 

Treasury Board Secretariat provides financial and analytical support and strategic management advice to the Minister of Finance and Treasury Board.  Treasury Board is a sub-committee of Cabinet responsible for the overall fiscal management and reporting of the Manitoba government and the establishment of policies required for the effective management of public funds to meet government objectives.

The Secretariat is headed by a Deputy Minister who acts as Secretary to Treasury Board. The organization has been an independent secretariat since 1987/88.

The major functions fulfilled by the Treasury Board Secretariat include:

  • monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on the financial position of the province
  • planning and coordinating the review and preparation of the annual estimates and participating in the development of the annual budget
  • providing analyses in support of the efficient and effective utilization/allocation of the province's financial and human resources, both in the context of the annual estimates process and on an ongoing basis throughout the year
  • undertaking reviews of specific program areas
  • developing and communicating policies, procedures and guidelines on administrative matters, and maintaining the General Manual of Administration
  • providing guidance to departments in the identification of potential special operating agency candidates and in the development of proposals and business plans as well as monitoring and reporting on the operation of special operating agencies
  • providing guidance to departments on government wide planning and performance measurement

Treasury Board Secretariat consists of the following areas:

  • Office of the Secretary to Treasury Board
  • Fiscal Management and Capital Planning Division
  • Analytical Division 
  • Strategic Initiatives Division (including planning and program review)
  • Scorecards Division

The Secretariat also includes administrative support services for Secretariat staff and Treasury Board including agenda and minute preparation and distribution of agenda material.


Contact Us:

Treasury Board Secretariat
200-386 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB R3C 3R6

Email: tbsmb@gov.mb.ca