What is CSIL and how does it work?

CSIL, or Choice in Supports for Independent Living, is a self-managed program that provides direct funding for individuals with disabilities or chronic health conditions. It empowers participants to act as employers, allowing them to hire and manage their own caregivers, thus promoting greater independence and personalized support.

What are the responsibilities of families participating in the CSIL program?

Families in the CSIL program take on the role of employer. They are responsible for managing care funding, accurately recording all financial transactions, maintaining detailed payroll records, and submitting regular financial reports to their local health authority. This ensures compliance with program guidelines and proper utilization of funds.

How does Carnation Consulting’s Bookkeeping Service support CSIL families?

We record and categorize every transaction in your CSIL account, support your payroll and produce monthly statements that meet your regional health authority's CSIL reporting requirements — accurate, on time and audit-ready.

Is there a cost for your CSIL bookkeeping services?

In many cases bookkeeping can be paid from your CSIL funding, so there is no out-of-pocket cost to you. Your health authority sets the rules, so please confirm with your case manager. We are happy to provide the details they need.

What documentation is needed for proper CSIL reporting?

Families should maintain comprehensive records including receipts for all transactions, payroll documents detailing wages, deductions, and employer contributions, as well as any employment agreements or contracts with caregivers. This documentation is key for accurate reporting and compliance.

How can I get started with Carnation Consulting’s CSIL bookkeeping services?

Book a free consultation online or call us at (647) 890-0899 . We will review your CSIL setup, explain what we need from you and get your books in order — fully remotely, anywhere in BC.

British Columbia · Island Health

CSIL Bookkeeping in Victoria, Nanaimo & Vancouver Island

Remote CSIL bookkeeping and payroll for families across Vancouver Island, from Victoria to Campbell River.

Local CSIL support

CSIL bookkeeping for Island Health families

On Vancouver Island, CSIL agreements are funded through Island Health. Whether you live in Victoria or a smaller community up-island, being a CSIL employer comes with the same payroll and reporting responsibilities.

Because our service is fully remote, distance is not a factor. We handle payroll, reconcile your CSIL account and prepare your statements each month.

Read the Government of BC CSIL overview

How it works

Getting Started with CSIL Bookkeeping in Victoria & Nanaimo

Connect with your health authority
Your home and community care office or case manager assesses your needs and sets up your CSIL agreement and monthly funding.
Set up payroll and records with us
Payroll for your support workers and records for your CSIL bank account are set up correctly from the start.
Monthly bookkeeping, done for you
Each month we run payroll, reconcile the CSIL account and prepare the statements your health authority asks for.

What we do

CSIL Bookkeeping & Payroll for Island Health Families

We take the financial side of being a CSIL employer off your plate, fully remotely.

What’s included

CSIL account bookkeeping. Every transaction in your CSIL bank account recorded and categorized, including your monthly client contribution.
Payroll for support workers. Wages, vacation pay, CPP, EI and income tax deductions, CRA remittances and year-end T4s for the workers you employ.
Health authority reporting. Monthly statements and reconciliations prepared in the format your health authority asks for.
Funding balance tracking. A clear running balance of funding received, wages paid and other approved costs.
Audit-ready records. Organized, complete files you can share with your case manager whenever they are requested.

Organized for reporting

We follow the requirements in your CSIL agreement and your health authority’s reporting format. Every figure is supported by a timesheet, receipt or bank reconciliation, so questions are easy to answer.

Employer obligations in British Columbia

As a CSIL employer you generally have obligations under federal and BC rules: CPP, EI and income tax deductions remitted to the Canada Revenue Agency; vacation and statutory holiday pay under the BC Employment Standards Act; and WorkSafeBC premiums, which the Ministry of Health’s CSIL Expense Guidelines list as a mandatory employer cost. We keep your payroll and records in line with these requirements. This is general information; your CSIL agreement and the relevant agencies set the rules for your situation.

Good to know Bookkeeping costs may be payable from your CSIL funding. Check with your health authority case manager before you start.

Service area

Communities we serve on Vancouver Island

CSIL bookkeeping for families throughout Island Health, including:

VictoriaSaanichLangfordSidneyDuncanNanaimoParksvillePort AlberniCourtenayComoxCampbell River

Other regions we serve: Fraser Health · Vancouver Coastal Health · Interior Health · Northern Health · CSIL bookkeeping across British Columbia

Questions families ask

Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers about CSIL funding, employer duties and what our bookkeeping covers.

Who funds CSIL on Vancouver Island?

Island Health funds CSIL for eligible clients on the Island. Your case manager is your contact for assessments and funding.

What records should a CSIL employer keep?

Timesheets, payroll records, bank statements for the CSIL account, receipts for any other approved costs and employment agreements. We organize all of it for you.

Do you handle Records of Employment when a worker leaves?

Yes. We prepare and file the Record of Employment and final pay calculations.

How do we start?

Book a free consultation online or call (647) 890-0899, and we will set up your records remotely.

Get in touch

Get Help With CSIL Bookkeeping in Victoria & Nanaimo

Tell us about your CSIL setup and a CPA-led team member will reply within one business day.

Send Us a Message

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