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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 41 of 2018–2019)
Published: Wednesday 29 May 2019
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The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the coordination arrangements of key Australian Government entities operating in Torres Strait.
Entity
Across entities
Contact
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 33 of 2018–2019)
Published: Wednesday 10 April 2019
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The objective of the audit was to examine the effectiveness of governance and integrity arrangements for the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF).
Entity
Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility
Contact
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 17 of 2018–2019)
Published: Monday 17 December 2018
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The objective of the audit was to continue to examine the progress of the implementation of the annual performance statements requirements under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) and the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Rule 2014 (PGPA Rule) by selected entities.
Entity
Across Entities
Contact
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 16 of 2018–2019)
Published: Thursday 13 December 2018
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The objective of this audit was to assess the Australian Public Service Commission’s and selected entities’ implementation of the Australian Government’s Workplace Bargaining Framework.
Entity
Across entities (listed below)
Contact
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 41 of 2017–2018)
Published: Monday 21 May 2018
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The objective of this audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Efficiency through Contestability Programme in supporting entities to improve the efficient delivery of government functions.
Entity
Across Entities
Contact
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 33 of 2017–2018)
Published: Wednesday 28 March 2018
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The objective of the audit was to continue to examine the progress of the implementation of the annual performance statements requirements under the PGPA Act and the PGPA Rule by the selected entities. The audit was also designed to:
- provide insights to entities more broadly, to encourage improved performance; and
- continue the development of the ANAO’s methodology to support the possible future implementation of annual audits of performance statements.
Entity
Across Entities
Contact
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 5 of 2017–2018)
Published: Tuesday 8 August 2017
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The audit objective is to examine the effectiveness of measures taken to strengthen the protection of Australia’s missions and staff overseas.
Entity
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Contact
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 18 of 2016–2017)
Published: Tuesday 27 September 2016
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The objective of the audit was to assess the appropriateness of the use and reporting of confidentiality provisions in a sample of Australian Government contracts.
Entity
Department of Defence; Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; Department of Agriculture and Water Resources; Department of Health
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 6 of 2016–2017)
Published: Wednesday 31 August 2016
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The objective of the audit was to assess progress in implementing the corporate plan requirement under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.
Entity
Across Entities
Contact
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 48 of 2014–2015)
Published: Wednesday 10 June 2015
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The objective of the audit was to assess whether selected entities had appropriately justified the use of limited tender procurement and whether processes adopted met the requirements of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules.
Entity
Australian Customs and Border Protection Services; Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; Department of Human Services
Contact
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 43 of 2014–2015)
Published: Friday 5 June 2015
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The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s management of Australian aid to Vanuatu.
Entity
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Contact
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 21 of 2014–2015)
Published: Tuesday 10 February 2015
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The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s delivery of services to Australians travelling or residing abroad.
Entity
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Contact
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 15 of 2014–2015)
Published: Wednesday 17 December 2014
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The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Australian Trade Commission’s administration of the Export Market Development Grants scheme, in providing incentives to small and medium Australian enterprises for the development of export markets.
Entity
Australian Trade Commission (Austrade)
Contact
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 50 of 2013–2014)
Published: Tuesday 24 June 2014
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The audit objective was to assess selected agencies’ compliance with the four mandatory ICT security strategies and related controls in the Australian Government Information Security Manual.
Entity
Across Agencies
Contact
David Gray, Executive Director - Phone (02) 6203 7377
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 47 of 2013–2014)
Published: Monday 23 June 2014
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The audit objective was to determine whether Australian Government agencies were implementing appropriate policies and processes to identify and manage conflicts of interest.
Entity
Across Agencies
Contact
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 33 of 2013–2014)
Published: Thursday 29 May 2014
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The objective of this audit was to determine whether Australian Government entities were implementing effective strategies to support increased Indigenous employment.
Entity
Across Agencies
Contact
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 7 of 2013–2014)
Published: Thursday 31 October 2013
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The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of Australia’s arrangements to meet its treaty obligations under three selected treaties:
- International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage 2001;
- Agreement between Australia and the International Atomic Energy Agency for the Application of Safeguards in connection with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons of 1 July 1968 and Additional Protocol; and
- Convention on the Rights of the Child 1990.
Entity
Across Agencies
Contact
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 39 of 2012–2013)
Published: Tuesday 28 May 2013
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The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of AusAID’s management of infrastructure aid to Indonesia, with a particular focus on the Eastern Indonesia National Roads Improvement Project and the Indonesia Infrastructure Initiative.
Entity
Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID)
Contact
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 33 of 2011–2012)
Published: Tuesday 22 May 2012
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The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of DFAT's implementation of biometric technology to meet international requirements for enhanced passport security. In particular, the audit examined whether:
- Australian ePassports meet international requirements, and coordination with Australian stakeholders is effective;
- Australian biometric passport technology is fit for purpose and has enhanced passport security;
- personal data on the passport microchip is secure and DFAT maintains an appropriate focus on both protecting privacy and client satisfaction; and
- arrangements are in place to evaluate the effectiveness of the ePassport and to monitor risks.
Entity
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 31 of 2011–2012)
Published: Tuesday 1 May 2012
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The objective of the audit was to assess the extent to which FMA Act agencies’ establishment and use of procurement panels supported value for money, efficiency and effectiveness in procurement. The objective of the audit was to assess the extent to which FMA Act agencies’ establishment and use of procurement panels supported value for money, efficiency and effectiveness in procurement.
Entity
Australian Securities and Investments Commission, Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 29 of 2011–2012)
Published: Tuesday 3 April 2012
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The audit objective was to report on the administration of the Australia Network tender process and to identify lessons learned from the conduct of the process to inform future procurement activities.
Entity
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy and Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 44 of 2010–2011)
Published: Thursday 26 May 2011
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The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of AusAID’s management of tertiary training assistance.
Entity
Australian Agency for International Development
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 35 of 2010–2011)
Published: Wednesday 30 March 2011
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The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of DFAT's management of the overseas leased estate. In particular, the audit examined whether DFAT:
- has effective governance, reporting and funding arrangements in place to support the sound management and oversight of the overseas leased estate;
- effectively manages overseas leased chancery and residential property on a day-to-day basis; and
- manages relationships with landlords and attached agencies effectively and adequately consults with stakeholders.
Entity
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 41 of 2009–2010)
Published: Wednesday 26 May 2010
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The audit objective was to assess whether agreements between Australian Government (Commonwealth) agencies reflect sound administrative practices. To meet this objective, the audit reviewed current government policy and a range of better practice guidelines, conducted interviews with agencies and examined cross-agency agreements, to formulate suitable audit criteria and subsequently develop better practice principles.
Entity
Across Entities
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 32 of 2009–2010)
Published: Wednesday 28 April 2010
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The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of OPO's management of the overseas owned estate. In particular, the audit examined whether:
- sound arrangements are in place to effectively plan and oversight the management of the overseas estate;
- OPO effectively manages owned property on a day-to-day basis;
- the condition of the overseas owned estate is adequately maintained by structured and systematic repair and maintenance arrangements; and
- OPO has appropriate information to facilitate the effective management of the owned estate, and appropriately consults with stakeholders.
Entity
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 15 of 2009–2010)
Published: Thursday 26 November 2009
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The objective of this audit is to assess whether AusAID's management of the expanding aid program supports delivery of effective aid. The audit focuses on progress of AusAID's internal reforms to achieve this objective.
Entity
AusAID
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 14 of 2009–2010)
Published: Wednesday 25 November 2009
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The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of agencies' contract management by determining if they had sound practices and systematic approaches to this activity. Particular attention was given to each agency's:
- day-to-day management of individual contracts; and
- approach to managing its contract population.
Entity
Australian Federal Police; Austrade; Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 2 of 2009–2010)
Published: Monday 7 September 2009
Published
As an element of the arrangements implemented to support the role of the ANAO in reviewing campaigns' compliance with the Guidelines announced on 2 July 2008, the ANAO advised the chair of the JCPAA that the ANAO will provide regular summary reports to Parliament. Section 25 of the Auditor-General's Act 1997 provides for the tabling of such reports.
Entity
Across Agencies
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 13 of 2008–2009)
Published: Tuesday 16 December 2008
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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
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 1 of 2008–2009)
Published: Tuesday 5 August 2008
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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