Executive Board of Management (EBOM)

The purpose of EBOM is to provide leadership to the ANAO in achieving the objectives and strategies outlined in our Corporate Plan, and assist the Auditor-General to meet his statutory responsibilities under both the Auditor-General Act 1997 and the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997. The Board is responsible for setting and monitoring our strategic directions, oversighting key business opportunities and risks, and our budget.

The Executive Board of Management as at 30 June 2007, back row from left Michael Watson, John Meert, Steve Chapman, middle row from left, Ian McPhee and Warren Cochrane and front row from left, Rachel Harris, Sheila Bird and John Hawley.

The Board meets each month. At 30 June 2007 the membership of the Board comprised:

  • Ian McPhee, Auditor-General (Chair);
  • Steve Chapman, Deputy Auditor-General;
  • John Meert, Group Executive Director, Performance Audit Services;
  • Sheila Bird, Group Executive Director, Performance Audit Services;
  • Warren Cochrane, Group Executive Director, Assurance Audit Services;
  • Michael Watson, Group Executive Director, Assurance Audit Services;
  • John Hawley, Executive Director, Corporate Management Branch; and
  • Rachel Harris, Chief Finance Officer.

The Board established three sub-committees, details of which are set out below.