Peel Region appoints Nick Stavropoulos as Auditor General

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BRAMPTON, ON (January 26, 2026) — Peel Region is proud to announce the appointment of Nick Stavropoulos as Peel Region’s first ever Auditor General, effective March 2, 2026. This historic appointment follows the official establishment of the independent Office of the Auditor General by Peel Region Council in 2025.

As an independent Officer of Council, the Auditor General will provide objective oversight and accountability for Peel Region programs and services. This role is a cornerstone of Peel’s commitment to strengthening financial controls, ensuring value-for-money, and maintaining public trust in the management of its $6.2 billion annual budget.

Role and responsibilities

Under the Municipal Act, 2001, the Auditor General operates independently of the Peel Region administration and the Chief Administrative Officer. Key responsibilities of Peel’s Auditor General will include:

• Performance audits: Conducting value-for-money audits to ensure regional departments operate efficiently.
• Financial oversight: Assessing the quality of stewardship over public funds.
• Annual audit plan: Reporting directly to Peel Region Council with an annual plan and findings.
• Accountability: Uncovering opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements across Peel’s vast infrastructure and social services.

About Nick Stravropoulos

Mr. Stavropoulos brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, having served more than 25 years in the public sector, including 24 years with the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario. During his tenure, he held progressively senior leadership roles such as Chief Operating Officer and Assistant Auditor General, Deputy Auditor General, and Acting Auditor General. He has overseen a broad range of public and broader public sector audits, delivering practical recommendations to improve the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of government programs.

He has served on and led committees of the Canadian Council of Legislative Auditors as Chair and Vice-Chair, actively shaping the advancement of best practices in audit across Canada. Most recently, Mr. Stavropoulos served as Chief Financial Officer for Supply Ontario, where he set the strategic direction and priorities for the agency’s finance, audit and risk management, facilities management, and Freedom of Information compliance, while overseeing a $350 million budget and leading multidisciplinary teams to drive efficiency and innovation.

Peel Region joins other major Canadian municipalities, including Toronto, Ottawa, and Vancouver, in adopting this independent model to bolster public accountability.