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LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL

AREAS OF FOCUS FOR THE COMING YEAR

PART 1: FOREWORD BY THE AUDITOR-GENERAL

A year of significant achievements in providing independent assurance to parliament: An overview of 2008–09; Our continued support to the parliament; Our audit work—a catalyst for improved public administration and enhanced accountability; Our contribution to the auditing and accounting profession; Resourcing; To conclude

PART 2: OVERVIEW

Role and responsibilities: Vision; Organisation; Outcome and outputs framework; Financial summary

PART 3: REPORT ON PERFORMANCE

Performance overview
Outcome 1—Output Group 1, Performance Audit Services: Output 1.1: Performance audit reports; Output 1.2: Other audit and related reports; Performance measures
Outcomes 1 and 2—Output Group 2, Information Services: Output 2.1: Assistance to parliament; Output 2.2: National and international representation; Output 2.3: Client seminars; Output 2.4: Better practice guides; Performance measures
Outcome 2—Output Group 3, Assurance Audit Services: Audit fees; Output 3.1: Financial statement audit reports; Output 3.2: Other assurance reports; Performance measures; Developments in the accounting profession

PART 4: MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Corporate governance: Executive Board of Management; Audit Committee; Information Strategy Committee; People and Remuneration Committee; Specific purpose committees; Strategic planning framework; Ethical standards; Senior Executive Service Conferences; External and internal scrutiny
Management of human resources: Staff survey; Workforce planning; Workforce management; Professional development; Occupational health and safety; Workplace diversity
Environmental protection and biodiversity conservations: How the activities of, and the administration of legislation by the agency during the period accorded with the principles of ESD; How the outcomes specified for the organisation in an Appropriations Act contribute to ESD; Effect of agency’s activities on the environment; Measures taken by the organisation to minimise the impact of activities on the environment; Mechanisms for reviewing and increasing the effectiveness of those measures
Other management issues: Major competitive tendering and contracting activities; Freedon of information; Service Charter; Grant programs; Assessment of effectiveness of asset management; Assessment of purchasing against core policies and procedures; Emergency and business continuity planss; Advertising and market research; Refurbishment of 19 National Circuit, Canberra

PART 5: APPENDICES

Appendix 1: 2008—09 Financial results
2008—09 Financial results commentary and financial statements: Introduction; Overview of financial performance; Agency resource statement; Resources for outcomes
Financial statements: Independent auditor's report; Statement by the Auditor-General; Income Statement; Balance Sheet; Statement of changes in equity; Statement of cash flows; Schedule of commitments; Schedule of administered items; Notes to and forming part of the financial statements
Appendix 2: Staffing statistics
Appendix 3: Audit reports tabled in 2008–09
Appendix 4: Summary of performance audit reports tabled in 2008–09
Appendix 5: Addresses by the Auditor-General and senior staff
Appendix 6: Procurement
Appendix 7: Advertising and market research
Appendix 8: Contact directory

PART 6: REFERENCES AND INDEX

Abbreviations and acronyms
Compliance index

List of Figures

Figure 1: Organisation and Senior Management Structure as at 30 June 2009
Figure 2: Outcomes and outputs framework, 2008-09
Figure 3: Number of performance audit reports
Figure 4: Publication of better practice guides, 2003–04 to 2008–09
Figure 5: Comparison of audit opinions
Figure 6: Number of outputs from the financial audit process
Figure 7: Timeliness of issuing audit opinions
Figure 8: Strategic planning framework
Figure 9: ANAO values and behaviours
Figure 10: Tenant light and power and central services

List of Tables

Table 1: Indicators and targets common to outcomes 1 and 2
Table 2: Output Group 1—Performance against 2008–09 Portfolio Budget Statements performance indicators
Table 3: Examples of performance audits by theme, 2008–09
Table 4: Overview of Output Group 1 performance, quantitative measures, 2007–08 and 2008–09
Table 5: Output Group 2—Performance against 2008–09 Portfolio Budget Statements performance indicators
Table 6: Participation in International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions working groups, 2008–09
Table 7: Better practice guides published in 2008–09
Table 8: Costs of Output Group 2 ($ million), 2007–08 and 2008–09
Table 9: Output Group 3: Performance against 2008–09 Portfolio Budget Statements performance indicators
Table 10: Staff: measures of satisfaction and performance
Table 11: Length of tenure across various classifications at 30 June 2009
Table 12: Summary of performance ratings for the period ending 31 October 2008
Table 13: Summary of secondments and exchanges to the ANAO in 2008–09
Table 14: Summary of secondments and exchanges from the ANAO in 2008–09
Table 15: Summary of studies completed by staff members in 2008–09
Table A1.1: Summary of financial performance
Table A1.2: Agency resource statement, 2008–09
Table A1.3: Resources for outcomes, 2008–09
Table A2.1: Staffing profile at 30 June 2009
Table A2.2: ANAO paid operative staff (employed under the Public Service Act 1999) at 30 June 2009
Table A2.3: Paid full-time, part-time and non-ongoing staff at 30 June 2009
Table A2.4: Analysis of workplace diversity groups within salary levels, 2008–09
Table A2.5: Details of gains and losses—ongoing staff
Table A2.6: Details of staff training
Table A2.7: Basis of employment of staff
Table A2.8: Performance payments
Table A6.1: List of consultancy contracts let in 2008–09 valued at $10,000 or more
Table A6.2: Consultancy contracts valued at $10,000 or more, 2006–07 to 2008–09
Table A7.1: Advertising and market research