Browse our range of publications including performance and financial statement audit reports, assurance review reports, information reports and annual reports.
Type of content
Corporate
New
Updated: Tuesday 16 July 2019
Updated
The ANAO’s primary relationship is with the Australian Parliament. One of the methods that the ANAO uses to engage with the Parliament is briefing Parliamentarians and Parliamentary Committees, on request, about audits and related services. This page has a list of briefings provided to Parliamentarians and Parliamentary Committees including the date of the briefing, who the briefing was for and what the topic was.
Contact
Please direct enquiries relating to parliamentary briefings through our contact page.
Type of content
Corporate
New
Updated: Tuesday 16 July 2019
Updated
The ANAO’s primary relationship is with the Australian Parliament. One of the methods that the ANAO uses to engage with the Parliament is briefing Parliamentarians and Parliamentary Committees, on request, about audits and related services. This page has a list of briefings provided to Parliamentarians and Parliamentary Committees including the date of the briefing, who the briefing was for and what the topic was.
Contact
Please direct enquiries relating to parliamentary briefings through our contact page.
Type of content
Corporate
Recent
Published: Tuesday 2 July 2019
Published
The ANAO Corporate Plan 2019–20 is the ANAO’s key strategic planning document. It guides our operating environment and sets out how we will deliver on our purpose. This Quality Assurance Framework and Plan complements the Corporate Plan. It describes the ANAO Quality Assurance Framework and reflects the ANAO’s quality assurance strategy and deliverables for the coming year.
Contact
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Type of content
Corporate
Recent
Published: Monday 1 July 2019
Published
The corporate plan is the ANAO’s primary planning document. Our strategic planning process allows us to continually improve practices and capabilities to demonstrate value in the delivery of services to the Parliament. The corporate plan is complemented by the annual audit work program, which reflects the ANAO’s audit strategy for the coming year.
Contact
Please direct enquiries about our corporate plan through our contact page.
Type of content
Corporate
Updated: Wednesday 1 May 2019
Updated
The ANAO gifts and benefits policy recommends that ANAO employees do not accept any gifts or benefits in their role as an employee of the ANAO. Employees are required to report any offered gift or benefit (whether accepted or refused) within 10 business days of the offer being made, through an internal gifts and benefits register. The data collected through the internal register is reported to the ANAO’s Executive Board of Management, and a subset of the data is reported publicly, through this page, twice per year.
Contact
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Type of content
Corporate
Updated: Wednesday 13 March 2019
Updated
Each year the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) publishes an annual audit work program (AAWP) detailing its planned financial statement audit coverage, proposed performance audit coverage and other intended assurance activities for the coming year.
The draft AAWP 2019–20 containing potential performance audit coverage for the next financial year was published on the ANAO website for public review and comment in the period from 18 February to 12 March 2019.
Once all feedback has been reviewed, the Auditor-General will finalise the AAWP 2019–20 and publish it on the ANAO website in early July 2019.
Type of content
Corporate
Updated: Wednesday 6 February 2019
Updated
The Auditor-General voluntarily discloses his expenses, and they are updated here every six months. You can subscribe to be notified when the expenses are updated.
Contact
Please use our contact page to ask a question about the Auditor-General's expenses.
Type of content
Annual report
Published: Tuesday 14 August 2018
Published
This annual report documents the performance of the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) in the financial year ending on 30 June 2018. The report addresses all applicable obligations under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act); the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Rule 2014 (PGPA Rule); the Auditor-General Act 1997; the performance measures set out in the outcome and programs framework in the ANAO’s 2017–18 Portfolio Budget Statements (PBS) and the ANAO 2017–18 Corporate Plan and annual reporting requirements set out in other relevant legislation.
Contact
Please direct enquiries relating to annual reports through our contact page.
Type of content
Corporate
Updated: Monday 30 July 2018
Updated
On 16 May 2017, the Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet wrote to portfolio agency heads, including the Auditor-General, requesting some additional information on senior executive remuneration and highly paid individuals be published on websites by 31 July 2017. The request acknowledges that there is an increasing level of interest from the Parliament and the public to provide greater transparency of remuneration of senior executives and other highly paid officials.
The two tables below outline the cash remuneration at an aggregate level, within dollar ranges (or bands) for substantive senior executives and highly paid individuals, and show the numbers of employees within each band. The two tables will also be published in our audited financial statements which form part of our annual report. These notes are in addition to the information we must report in our financial statements on key management personnel remuneration under the accounting standards.
Contact
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Type of content
Corporate
Published: Thursday 5 July 2018
Published
The ANAO Corporate Plan 2018–19 is the ANAO's key strategic planning document. It guides our operating environment and sets out how we will deliver on our purpose. The corporate plan is complemented by the annual audit work program which reflects the ANAO's audit strategy and deliverables for the coming year.
Contact
Please direct enquiries about our corporate plan through our contact page.
Type of content
Corporate
Updated: Friday 25 May 2018
Updated
The ANAO’s SES Remuneration, Performance and Development Policy establishes the principles and procedures that apply to all SES employees and to those staff acting in SES roles. All ANAO SES employees are covered by common law agreements which set out the core conditions and terms of employment, including remuneration.
Contact
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Type of content
Corporate
Published: Friday 4 May 2018
Published
This first e-newsletter of the Commonwealth Auditors General Group was produced by Sir Amyas Morse, UK Comptroller and Auditor General as guest editor, along with the editorial team of the Auditors General of Australia, Fiji, Jamaica and Tanzania. Cybersecurity is the theme for this newsletter, with articles from the Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) of Australia, Malta and the UK.
One of the main purposes of the e-newsletter is to share experiences and establish a dialogue based on the discussions that were started at the 23rd Conference of Commonwealth Auditors General in Delhi. For this edition the conversation is around ‘leveraging technology in public audit’, and it draws on international peers experiences and learnings from conducting cybersecurity audits.
Contact
If you have any thoughts on future technical content which you would like to propose, please contact international@nao.gsi.gov.uk
Type of content
Corporate
Updated: Wednesday 2 May 2018
Updated
The ANAO may collect personal information in the course of undertaking its audit program and for operational purposes not related to its audit work. This policy outlines our personal information handling practices, how we handle specific types of personal information and the information collected online by the ANAO.
Contact
Please direct enquiries about our Privacy Policy through our contact page.
Type of content
Corporate
Published: Thursday 15 February 2018
Published
The ANAO confirms its commitment to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through the development and implementation of this Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
Contact
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Type of content
Corporate
Updated: Thursday 8 February 2018
Updated
The objective of this document is to communicate the ANAO’s risk management framework and the ANAO’s approach to effective risk management with the aim that the implementation of a single framework will contribute to strengthening management practices and decision making associated with the ANAO’s business operations.
Contact
Any queries about risk management in the ANAO should be directed to the Senior Executive Director, Corporate Management Group through our contact page.
Type of content
Corporate
Published: Thursday 30 November 2017
Published
The Australian National Audit Office provided a submission on 10 November 2017 to the statutory review of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) and Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Rule 2014 (PGPA Rule).
Contact
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Type of content
Annual report
Published: Monday 4 September 2017
Published
This annual report documents the performance of the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) in the financial year ending on 30 June 2017. The report addresses all applicable obligations under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act); the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Rule 2014 (PGPA Rule); the Auditor-General Act 1997; the performance measures set out in the outcome and programs framework in the ANAO’s 2016–17 Portfolio Budget Statements (PBS) and the ANAO 2016–20 Corporate Plan and annual reporting requirements set out in other relevant legislation.
Contact
Please direct enquiries relating to annual reports through our contact page.
Type of content
Corporate
Published: Wednesday 19 July 2017
Published
The ANAO 2017–18 Corporate Plan is the ANAO's key strategic planning document. It guides our operating environment and sets out how we will deliver on our purpose. The corporate plan is complemented by the annual audit work program which reflects the ANAO's strategy and deliverables for the coming year.
Contact
Please direct enquiries about our corporate plan through our contact page.
Type of content
Corporate
Published: Friday 31 March 2017
Published
The ANAO’s performance audit activities involve the independent and objective assessment of all or part of an entity’s operations and administrative support systems. This guide outlines the ANAO's approach to performance auditing and includes information about how subjects are identified for audit and the phases of the performance audit process.
Contact
Please direct enquiries relating to this guide through our contact page.
Type of content
Annual report
Published: Wednesday 14 September 2016
Published
This annual report documents the performance of the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) in the financial year ending 30 June 2016. It addresses all applicable obligations under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 and the Auditor-General Act 1997, the performance measures set out in the outcome and programs framework in the ANAO’s 2015–16 Portfolio Budget Statements and the ANAO’s 2015–19 Corporate Plan and annual reporting requirements set out in other legislation.
Contact
Please direct enquiries relating to annual reports through our contact page.
Type of content
Corporate
Published: Friday 29 July 2016
Published
The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) 2016-20 Corporate Plan is the primary strategic planning document, and outlines how the ANAO intends to deliver against the purpose over the coming four years.
Contact
Please direct enquiries relating to reports through our contact page.
Type of content
Annual report
Published: Wednesday 30 September 2015
Published
This annual report documents the performance of the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) in the financial year ending on 30 June 2015. It addresses the Requirements for Annual Reports for Departments, Executive Agencies and Other Non‑corporate Commonwealth Entities approved by the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit in June 2015; the performance measures set out in the outcome and programs framework in the 2014–15 Portfolio Budget Statements; section 28 of the Auditor‑General Act 1997; and other annual reporting requirements set out in legislation.
Type of content
Corporate
Published: Monday 31 August 2015
Published
The ANAO Corporate Plan 2015–19 outlines how we intend to deliver against our purpose over the coming four years, which is to improve public sector performance and support accountability and transparency in the Australian Government sector through independent reporting to Parliament, the Executive and the public.
Type of content
Corporate
Published: Monday 1 June 2015
Published
This document outlines the role of the Auditor-General in resolving matters referred to in a Parliamentary Committee1 report when a Government response, or explanatory statement, has not been presented within six months, or questions on the explanatory statement have not been answered to the satisfaction of the committee.
Type of content
Annual report
Published: Tuesday 30 September 2014
Published
This annual report documents the performance of the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) in the financial year ending on 30 June 2014. It addresses the Requirements for Annual Reports for Departments, Executive Agencies and FMA Act Bodies approved by the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit in May 2014; the performance measures set out in the outcome and programs framework in the 2013–14 Portfolio Budget Statements; section 28 of the Auditor-General Act 1997; and other annual reporting requirements provided for in legislation.
Type of content
Corporate
Published: Tuesday 14 January 2014
Published
The APS Code of Conduct establishes the standards of conduct required of APS employees. The APS Code of Conduct is set out in section 13 of the Public Service Act 1999 (the Act). The Act also sets out the APS Values and APS Employment Principles which apply to APS staff. [The APS Values, APS Employment principles and the APS Code of Conduct are at Attachment A]. A breach of the Code of Conduct constitutes misconduct.
A person who is or was an APS employee is also taken to have breached the Code of Conduct if the person is found to have provided false or misleading information in connection with their engagement as an APS employee [s 15(2A) of the Act is also at Attachment A].
The Auditor-General must, under subsection 15(3)(a) of the Act, establish procedures for determining breaches of the Code of Conduct by APS employees or former APS employees (suspected of having breached the Code whilst an employee in the ANAO or in connection with the person's engagement as an ANAO employee). It is a requirement that the procedures must comply with procedural requirements set out in the Australian Public Service Commissioner's Directions 2013 and must have due regard to procedural fairness.
The procedures may be different for: different categories of APS employees or former APS employees; or for APS employees or former APS employees who have been convicted of an offence against a Commonwealth, State or Territory law in respect of conduct that is alleged to constitute a breach of the Code of Conduct; or for APS employees or former APS employees who have been found to have committed such an offence but no conviction is recorded.
Type of content
Annual report
Published: Monday 30 September 2013
Published
This annual report documents the performance of the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) in the financial year ending on 30 June 2013. It addresses the Requirements for Annual Reports for Departments, Executive Agencies and FMA Act Bodies approved by the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit in June 2013; the performance measures set out in the outcomes and programs framework in the 2012–13 Portfolio Budget Statements; section 28 of the Auditor-General Act 1997; and other annual reporting requirements set out in legislation.
Type of content
Corporate
Published: Wednesday 26 June 2013
Published
The ANAO is committed to promoting and supporting social inclusion, access and equity. We seek to achieve this by actively building a working environment that supports and encourages employees with a range of skills and life experiences, different cultural and social backgrounds. Delivery of the ANAO’s outcome is supported by our commitment to achieving multicultural access and equity.
Type of content
Annual report
Published: Thursday 27 September 2012
Published
This annual report documents the performance of the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) in the financial year ending on 30 June 2012. It presents an overview including the role and vision of the Office, a report on performance, details about management and accountability, and the financial results.
Type of content
Annual report
Published: Friday 30 September 2011
Published
This annual report documents the performance of the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) in the financial year ending on 30 June 2011. It includes a foreword by the Auditor-General, an overview including the role and vision of the Office, a report on performance, details about management and accountability, and the financial results.
Type of content
Annual report
Published: Thursday 30 September 2010
Published
This annual report documents the performance of the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) in the financial year ending on 30 June 2010. It includes a foreword by the Auditor-General, an overview including the role and responsibilities and vision of the Office, a report on performance, details about management and accountability, and the financial results.
Type of content
Annual report
Published: Wednesday 16 September 2009
Published
This annual report documents the performance of the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) in the financial year ending on 30 June 2009. It includes a foreword by the Auditor-General, an overview of the Office, a report on performance, details about management and accountability, and the financial results.
Type of content
Annual report
Published: Thursday 16 October 2008
Published
This annual report documents the performance of the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) in the financial year ending on 30 June 2008. It includes highlights and areas of focus for the coming year; a forward by the Auditor-General; an overview of the report; a report on performance; details about management and accountability, and the financial statement for the year.
Type of content
Annual report
Published: Wednesday 19 September 2007
Published
This annual report documents the performance of the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) in the financial year ending on 30 June 2007. It includes highlights and areas of focus for the coming year; a forward by the Auditor-General; an overview of the report; a report on performance; details about management and accountability, and the financial statement for the year.
Type of content
Annual report
Published: Thursday 7 September 2006
Published
This annual report documents the performance of the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) in the financial year ending on 30 June 2006. It includes highlights and areas of focus for the coming year; a forward by the Auditor-General; an overview of the report; a report on performance; details about management and accountability, and the financial statement for the year.
Type of content
Annual report
Published: Wednesday 28 September 2005
Published
This annual report documents the performance of the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) in the financial year ending on 30 June 2005. It includes highlights and areas of focus for the year; a forward by the Auditor-General; an overview of the report; a report on performance; details about management and accountability, and the financial statement for the year.
Type of content
Annual report
Published: Tuesday 28 September 2004
Published
This annual report documents the performance of the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) in the financial year ending on 30 June 2004. It includes highlights and areas of focus for the year; an introduction by the Auditor-General; an overview of the report; a report on performance; details about management and accountability, and the financial statement for the year.
Type of content
Annual report
Published: Tuesday 7 October 2003
Published
This annual report documents the performance of the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) in the financial year ending on 30 June 2003. It includes a comment by the Auditor-General; an overview of the report; a report on performance; details about management and accountability, and the financial statement for the year.
Type of content
Annual report
Published: Thursday 26 September 2002
Published
This annual report documents the performance of the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) in the financial year ending on 30 June 2002. It includes a comment by the Auditor-General on Audit independence and effectiveness; an overview of the Auditor-General’s role and responsibilities; a report on performance; details about management and accountability, and the financial statement for the year.