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Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 48 of 2008–09)
Published: Tuesday 30 June 2009
Published
The objective of this audit was to assess whether the strengthened two–pass approval process for major capital equipment projects is being implemented effectively.
Entity
Department of Defence
Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 41 of 2008–09)
Published: Wednesday 17 June 2009
Published
Given the significant expenditure associated with the Super Seasprites, and the problems that the Project had encountered over some time, the ANAO had commenced this performance audit prior to the Government's decision to cancel the Project. The focus of the audit was on Defence's and DMO's administration of the Project. In light of the Government's decision to cancel the Project, the objective of the audit was revised to place greater emphasis on those issues that resulted in the failure of the Project to provide the required capability, and highlighting project management lessons for major Defence acquisitions going forward.Accordingly the audit objective was to:
- identify those factors that contributed to the on-going poor performance of the Project;
- outline measures taken by Defence and DMO in seeking to overcome issues encountered by the Project, and key lessons arising from this project for the benefit of major acquisitions projects generally; and
- determine the capability and cost implications of a project that failed to deliver to expectations.
Entity
Department of Defence
Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 32 of 2008–09)
Published: Tuesday 19 May 2009
Published
The objective of the audit was to review Defence's management of the HQJOC Project's tender process, including probity management, for the construction of the joint operation headquarters in order to provide assurance that the policy principles for the use of private financing had been followed.
Entity
Department of Defence
Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 31 of 2008–09)
Published: Friday 8 May 2009
Published
The objective of this audit was to assess Army's progress in addressing the issues previously identified in Defence reviews and ANAO audits as affecting the Army Reserve's capability; and Identify the extent that the Army Reserve is capable of contributing to contemporary Australian Defence Force capability requirements through fulfilling its assigned roles and tasks.
Entity
Department of Defence
Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 28 of 2008–09)
Published: Wednesday 22 April 2009
Published
The objective of the audit was to examine the quality and integrity of DVA's income support records and to report on the effectiveness of the department's management of the data and how it impacts on service delivery.
Entity
Department of Veterans' Affairs
Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 27 of 2008–09)
Published: Friday 27 March 2009
Published
The objectives of this audit were to assess the progress of the M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier Upgrade Project against stated schedule, cost and technical performance objectives; and Defence Materiel Organisation's (DMO's) progress in implementing the recommendations and addressing the findings of ANAO Audit Report No. 3 2005–06, Management of the M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier Upgrade Project.
Entity
Department of Defence
Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 25 of 2008–09)
Published: Wednesday 11 March 2009
Published
The objective of this audit was to assess and report on the progress being made by Government agencies in achieving better practice in green office procurement and sustainable office management. The scope of the audit included agencies incorporated under the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 as well as a sample of bodies incorporated under the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997. Sixty-three agencies were included in an audit survey. Detailed validation was carried out in nine of these agencies.
Entity
Across Entities
Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 23 of 2008–09)
Published: Wednesday 25 February 2009
Published
The audit focussed on performance information reporting by the submarine System Program Offices on reliability, safety systems and logistic support services. In the context of the sustainability arrangements, the audit considered combat system upgrades and personnel escape and rescue systems. Any arrangements that the Commonwealth may be considering regarding the potential sale of ASC were not within the scope of this audit.
Entity
Department of Defence
Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 20 of 2008–09)
Published: Thursday 5 February 2009
Published
The second audit, which is the subject of this report, is a broader and more in-depth cross-portfolio audit. Its objective was to assess:
- the planning and delivery of capital works projects by proponent agencies;
- the extent to which projects have delivered on what was intended; and
- the extent to which proponent agencies have complied with the requirements of the Public Works Committee Act 1969 and approved procedures.
Entity
Across Agencies
Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 19 of 2008–09)
Published: Wednesday 4 February 2009
Published
The objectives of this audit were to:
- examine whether the appointment of CMAX Communications Pty Ltd as a provider of communications support and advice for the 2020 Summit was consistent with the Commonwealth procurement framework and sound principles of public administration; and
- assess the effectiveness of the administration of the CMAX Communications contract by PM&C.
Entity
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 13 of 2008–09)
Published: Tuesday 16 December 2008
Published
The audit objective was to assess how well agencies manage their websites. Particular attention was given to the audited agencies' website purposes, risk management and planning, policies, content management procedures, and performance monitoring and reporting. These elements provide the framework for the design, implementation and operation of websites.
Entity
Australian Bureau of Statistics; Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry; Department of Foriegn Affairs and Trade
Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 8 of 2008–09)
Published: Tuesday 11 November 2008
Published
The objective of the follow up audit was to assess the extent to which Customs has implemented seven of the previous audit's recommendations; the two recommendations relating to strategic and tactical taskings and dissemination of intelligence will be considered in the context of the planned performance audit of Illegal Foreign Fishing in Australia's Northern Waters.
Entity
Australian Customs Service
Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 1 of 2008–09)
Published: Tuesday 5 August 2008
Published
The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of DFAT's employment and management of its LES at Australia's overseas missions. In particular, the audit examined arrangements for: planning and risk management; guidance and training; recruitment, engagement and employment of LES; and performance management.
Entity
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade