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Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 37 of 2008–09)
Published: Monday 25 May 2009
Published
The objectives of the audit were to:
- determine the extent to which government entities complied with the requirement to publish and maintain documents online that were presented to the Parliament;
- evaluate selected government entities' policies and practices regarding online publishing; and
- assess AGIMO's policy and guidance in support of online publishing.
To address this objective the audit was conducted in three parts. Firstly, we reviewed a sample of papers tabled between 2000 and 2008 in order to assess their availability online. Next, we examined the online publishing practices of five government entities. These were the: Australian Federal Police (AFP); Department of the House of Representatives (DHR); Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government (Infrastructure); Department of the Treasury (Treasury); and National Archives of Australia (NAA). Finally, we reviewed AGIMO's role in supporting government entities in their online publishing practices.
Entity
Across Agencies
Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 34 of 2008–09)
Published: Wednesday 20 May 2009
Published
The objective of the audit was to assess the administrative effectiveness of the Tax Office's strategies to address serious non-compliance. In conducting the audit, the ANAO examined the Tax Office's management framework and arrangements to deter, detect and deal with fraud and serious evasion.
Entity
Australian Taxation Office
Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 33 of 2008–09)
Published: Wednesday 20 May 2009
Published
The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Tax Office's administration of the PRRT. The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) identified four key areas for review: general administration; compliance; promoting certainty in administering the PRRT; and governance arrangements.
Entity
Australian Taxation Office
Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 29 of 2008–09)
Published: Thursday 23 April 2009
Published
The objective of this performance audit of construction projects on the AusLink National Network was to assess the effectiveness of the administration by DITRDLG in working with the States to deliver the outcomes expected by the Government and the broader community. To inform the audit assessment, the methodology included examination of both Australian Government and State Government records as well as site inspections in relation to 21 projects being delivered in three States (New South Wales (NSW), Queensland and Tasmania). DITRDLG and the respective State road transport authorities were consulted in the selection of projects to be examined in detail.
Entity
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government
Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 16 of 2008–09)
Published: Monday 22 December 2008
Published
The objective of the audit was to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the BCM practices and procedures within the Tax Office in preparing for, or responding to, disruptions to ‘business as usual' operations.
Entity
Australian Taxation Office
Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 11 of 2008–09)
Published: Thursday 4 December 2008
Published
The objective of this audit was to assess how effectively FaHCSIA and DEEWR have undertaken their roles and responsibilities for specialist disability employment services under the current (third) CSTDA.
Entity
Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations; Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 37 of 1996–97)
Published: Wednesday 18 June 1997
Published
The objective of the audit was to provide assurance about the Australian Taxation Office's risk management approach and to add value to its administration by analysing the economy, efficiency, administrative effectiveness, equity and accountability of the related processes employed within the organisation. The ANAO reviewed the formal risk management process that the ATO uses to deal with all sources of risk for the organisation.
Entity
Australian Taxation Office
Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 26 of 1996–97)
Published: Tuesday 11 February 1997
Published
The objective of Phase Two of the audit was to examine the efficiency and effectiveness of operations of ATSIC Central, State and Regional Offices in relation to the administration of the Community Development Employment Projects Scheme. The ANAO established key criteria to assess progress against the implementation of the Phase One recommendations and further assess the efficiency and effectiveness of CDEP administration. The main areas examined were: planning, including reports of progress against plans and the development and use of performance information; monitoring, including client feedback and the review process at the Regional Office level; the implementation and effectiveness of management information systems in relation to CDEP; and the development and implementation of quality assuranced processes at State/Regional level.
Entity
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission
Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 22 of 1996–97)
Published: Friday 13 December 1996
Published
The objective of the audit was to assess the Australian Taxation Office's approach to client service and the provision of particular client services to Individuals Non-Business clients. The INB business line deals primarily with the tax affairs of individual taxpayers. Audit criteria were developed which examined the ATO's:
- commitment to client service and understanding of client needs and expectations;
- client service strategy and delivery of client services and products; and
- measurement and achievement of service quality and client satisfaction.
Entity
Australian Taxation Office
Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 13 of 1996–97)
Published: Monday 18 November 1996
Published
The purpose of the audit was to examine how efficiently and effectively the ATO managed its collection of outstanding tax debt. A framework for analysing the ATO's approach to collecting outstanding debt was established by the ANAO. This framework reflected five key criteria in the collection process as they apply to managing outstanding debt, namely:
- initiatives to promote timely payment;
- identification of outstanding debt;
- setting priorities for collecting outstanding debt;
- management of collection practices; and
- collection results.
Entity
Australian Taxation Office