Crown Agencies Secretariat
Last updated on June 20, 2025The Crown Agency Secretariat (CAS) is a central agency within the Ministry of Finance. CAS is responsible for Public Sector Organization (PSO) governance support and is committed to improving public outcomes through good public sector governance.
Building strong governance across British Columbia's public sector organizations.
Featured Topics
- Public Sector Organizations
Public sector organizations are created by the B.C. government to provide programs and services for the people of British Columbia. - Public Sector Management
Information about the governing framework for the public sector that enhances transparency, strengthens accountability and improves the effectiveness of public sector management. -
Planning and Reporting for Public Sector Organizations
All public sector organizations are accountable for specific financial and reporting requirements. This work ensures strategic alignment with government priorities and policy objectives. - Crown Agencies and Board Resourcing Office
CABRO oversees the recruitment and recommendation of candidates for appointments to Crown corporations, agencies, boards and commissions, and provides public sector governance advice and training.
Featured Services
- Cultivating strong citizen-centered governance
- Serving as a central source of information about public sector governance, reporting and relationships with government
- Coordinating Ministry and Crown service plans, annual service plan reports, and Crown mandate letters.
- Act as primary liaison for select Public Sector Organizations: