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Tony Veneziano was appointed Chief Administrative Officer of the Toronto Police Service on December 12, 2005. He is responsible for Information Technology Services as well as Finance and Administration, which includes fleet operations, facilities management, procurement, payroll and accounting services. He also oversees the Service’s annual operating and capital budget processes.

Mr. Veneziano holds a Certified General Accountant designation. Prior to joining the Toronto Police Service, Mr. Veneziano was with the former Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and current City of Toronto for 20 years, where he moved up progressively through the organizations. In his last position at the City of Toronto he was a member of the City’s senior management team and, as the Director, Internal Audit, reported directly to the City Manager. He also worked as a Director in the City Auditor General’s Office, reporting directly to the Auditor General.

While with the City of Toronto, Mr. Veneziano oversaw the completion of a number of reviews that resulted in significant cost savings and revenue enhancements, improved operational effectiveness and mitigation of risks in the organization. Examples of reviews completed include: the Toronto Police Service’s Handling of the Public Complaints Process; the food safety and tuberculosis programs in Toronto Public Health; the City of Toronto’s procurement process; the Toronto Police Helicopter Evaluation project; and numerous contract management audits. Mr. Veneziano also managed various forensic investigations at the City, and oversaw the implementation of the City of Toronto’s fraud and waste hotline - the first hotline of its kind in Canada.

Mr. Veneziano currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto (CAST), and is a member of CAST’s Audit and Risk Committee.

Mr. Veneziano is experienced in dealing with highly sensitive and complex issues, and is a results-oriented and proactive manager. He exemplifies high ethical standards, and actively promotes the importance of transparency, integrity, accountability and fiscal responsibility in carrying out his responsibilities with the Toronto Police Service.