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  • Internet Security Management

    Tabled Date:
    Thursday 27th November 1997
    Report Number:
    15
    Portfolio:
    Across Agencies
    Department:
    Across Agency

    The objective of this audit was to form an opinion on the effectiveness of Internet security measures within the Commonwealth public sector. The second objective was to provide better practice guidance for managing an Internet connection. The audit covered a range of Commonwealth agencies which had established an Internet facility. It specifically addressed the following matters : Internet security policies; site management - including change control processes, virus prevention and detection strategies, and incident response plans; controls over access to the Internet site and to data sources connected to the site; and user education and training.


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  • Sydney Airport Noise Amelioration Program

    Tabled Date:
    Tuesday 25th November 1997
    Report Number:
    17
    Portfolio:
    Transport and Regional Services
    Department:
    Department of Transport and Regional Development

    The objectives of the audit were to: assess the extent to which major program objectives were achieved; identify major strengths and weaknesses related to the economy, effectiveness and efficiency of the program administration; and identify areas of improvements and risks which should be addressed in arrangements with a private sector project manager. Audit criteria were developed to address the areas of program planning and implementation, performance measurement and monitoring, responsiveness to emerging issues, dispute resolution mechanisms, risk management and program improvement measures.


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  • Official Travel by Public Sector Employees

    Tabled Date:
    Monday 24th November 1997
    Report Number:
    14
    Portfolio:
    Across Agencies
    Department:
    Across Agency

    The primary objective of this audit was to review the management and administration of travel undertaken by public sector employees to determine whether, and to what extent, it complied with approved policies and procedures. The other objective of this audit, as with all across-the-board FCA audits, is to identify, develop and report better practices. The audit dealt with short-term travel by Commonwealth public sector employees on official business.


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  • Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme

    Tabled Date:
    Thursday 13th November 1997
    Report Number:
    12
    Portfolio:
    Health and Ageing
    Department:
    Department of Health and Family Services

    The objective of the audit was to evaluate the Department's performance in pursuit of selected PBS program objectives and outcomes, including to investigate and evaluate the economy, efficiency, administrative effectiveness and accountability of the management of the listing process as a significant element of the program. This involved a review of the developments in the listing process over recent years including: the establishment of a comprehensive database of major applications for PBS listing between 1991 and 1996, which facilitated a detailed analysis of the time taken to list drugs on the PBS schedule; a technical consultancy into the DHFS' Guidelines to industry for preparation of applications for PBS listing, and into the use of the economic analysis in assessing proposals for PBS listing; and a review of the selection process including the operations of the PBS advisory committees.


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  • Third Tranche Sale of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia

    Tabled Date:
    Wednesday 12th November 1997
    Report Number:
    13
    Portfolio:
    Across Agencies
    Department:
    Across Agency

    The audit objectives were to review the extent to which the Government's sale objectives have been achieved; the effectiveness of the management of the share offer and share buy-back processes; the management and reporting arrangements associated with on-going Commonwealth exposures; and the consideration of improved administrative practices for future asset sales. The audit criteria addressed the performance of the Task Force in managing the sale in relation to the results of the sale against the stated objectives; the management of the preparation for the sale including the selection of the selling syndicate, its fees and selling commissions; the offer structure including the nature of the sale, the bids and allocation procedures; post sale financial management; and the exposures of the Commonwealth as a result of sale by instalment, contracts, guarantees and indemnities.



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  • AUSTUDY

    Tabled Date:
    Thursday 30th October 1997
    Report Number:
    11
    Portfolio:
    Education, Science and Training
    Department:
    Department of Employment Education Training and Youth Affairs

    The objectives of the audit were to: review the implementation arrangements in relation to the transfer of the delivery of AUSTUDY to Centrelink and its subsequent inclusion as part of the Youth Allowance; and to form an opinion on the efficiency and effectiveness of the front-end processing aspects of AUSTUDY applications.


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  • Aspects of Corporate Governance

    Tabled Date:
    Tuesday 28th October 1997
    Report Number:
    10
    Portfolio:
    Industry, Tourism and Resources
    Department:
    Australian Tourist Commission

    The objectives of the audit were to determine the administrative changes made by the Australian Tourist Commission (ATC) to implement the recommendations of recent administrative reviews and to identify how well the ATC is meeting its statutory objectives. The criteria used in conducting the audit included administrative improvements resulting from the ATC's response to recent reviews and the extent to which strategies and performance information address its statutory objectives.


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  • Equity in Employment in the Australian Public Service

    Tabled Date:
    Sunday 26th October 1997
    Report Number:
    16
    Portfolio:
    Prime Minister and Cabinet
    Department:
    Public Service and Merit Protection Commission and Other Agencies

    The objectives of the audit were to examine the benefits of diversity management in the APS and review the progress made towards equity in employment in the APS, including the EEO Program. It included: an assessment of the progress towards achieving equity across the APS and by individual agencies; an assessment of the quality of agency EEO programs; an assessment of the role of the PSMPC in approving agency EEO programs and monitoring trends across the service; a consideration of legal obligations and agencies compliance with these; and the possible risks to, and opportunities for, equity under the WRA. The audit concentrated on evidence of overall progress, the relative performance of individual agencies, and the examination of observed and underlying trends.


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  • Management of Telecommunications Services in Selected Agencies

    Tabled Date:
    Thursday 23rd October 1997
    Report Number:
    9
    Portfolio:
    Across Agencies
    Department:
    Across Agency

    The audit objectives were to report on the efficiency and effectiveness of selected agencies' management of telecommunications services. The specific purpose was to: identify the potential for more effective management of telecommunications services; consider the appropriateness of Commonwealth agencies' management of telecommunications services to take advantage of technological opportunities; and identify the elements of sound administration in the management of telecommunications services. The audit criteria addressed agencies' performance against benchmarks of sound administrative practice in relation to procurement; planning; business process re-engineering; financial management; and performance management. The audit focussed primarily on telecommunications services, as distinct from capital items and equipment.


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  • Immigration Compliance Function

    Tabled Date:
    Tuesday 21st October 1997
    Report Number:
    7
    Portfolio:
    Immigration and Citizenship
    Department:
    Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs

    The objective of this follow-up audit was to assess whether the department had taken appropriate action in response to the recommendations in Audit Report No.35 1993-94, titled The Compliance Function, Department of Immigration and Ethnic Affairs. The recommendations of the 1993-94 report, which formed the criteria for the audit, were primarily concerned with compliance after entry to Australia had been gained.



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