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Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 40 of 2003–04)
Published: Tuesday 13 April 2004
Published
The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of Health's management of the MPSP and the RHSP. To achieve the audit's objective, the ANAO examined whether Health; had an effective approach to planning the programs; had an effective approach to delivering the programs; effectively used performance information to manage the programs; and effectively managed its relationship with all stakeholders of the programs.
Entity
Department of Health and Ageing
Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 29 of 2003–04)
Published: Friday 20 February 2004
Published
The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of the National Health and Medical Research Council's governance and administrative systems. In order to achieve this objective, the audit addressed three criteria to determine whether the Council had: identified its legislated responsibilities and monitored its legislative compliance; a sound corporate governance framework to support the performance of its legislated functions; and established robust administrative systems to support the performance of its legislated functions.
Entity
National Health and Medical Research Council; Department of Health and Ageing
Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 26 of 2003–04)
Published: Friday 6 February 2004
Published
The audit examined aspects of financial management in the Health Insurance Commission (HIC). The audit objective was to examine the effectiveness of the HIC's internal control structures, as well as its financial management framework and processes, in order to form an opinion on their ability to support HIC Commissioners and managers to make informed decisions on the efficient and effective use of Commonwealth resources.
Entity
Health Insurance Commission
Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 25 of 2003–04)
Published: Thursday 5 February 2004
Published
The audit examined agency approaches to the management of intellectual property under its control, and identified themes common to the management of all types of intellectual property. The audit objective was to:
(i) form an opinion on whether Commonwealth agencies have systems in place to efficiently, effectively and ethically manage their intellectual property assets; and
(ii) identify areas for better practice in intellectual property management by those agencies.
Entity
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation; Department of Defence
Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 7 of 2003–04)
Published: Wednesday 24 September 2003
Published
The audit reviewed the recordkeeping frameworks of four large Commonwealth organisations. The objective of the audit was to assess whether recordkeeping policies, systems and procedures were in accordance with relevant Government policies, legislation, accepted standards and recordkeeping principles, and applicable organisational controls.
Entity
Centrelink; Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry; Department of Family and Community Services; Department of Health and Ageing
Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 4 of 2003–04)
Published: Thursday 28 August 2003
Published
The audit reviewed the efficiency and effectiveness of the Department of Health and Ageing's (Health's) planning and conduct of the review undertaken to determine the recommendation to the Government on whether or not to exercise the extension option available to the Commonwealth under the Plasma Fractionation Agreement with CSL Limited. The audit was undertaken in response to a recommendation of the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit.
Entity
Department of Health and Ageing
Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 50 of 2001–02)
Published: Thursday 16 May 2002
Published
The Shadow Minister for Health and Ageing, Mr Stephen Smith, wrote to the Auditor-General on 11 March 2002 formally requesting an investigation into certain matters in relation to the 'Co-Location of National General Practice Organisations', a message detailed in the Health Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements 2001-02. The Federal President of the Australian Medical Association (AMA) Limited wrote to the Auditor-General on 11 March 2002, requesting a comprehensive audit of funding decisions by the Minister for Health and Ageing. The Australian National Audit Office has undertaken a preliminary examination of relevant papers relating to the 'GP House' matter. The preliminary examination focussed on whether or not due process was followed in making the decision to transfer funds between Outcomes. The preliminary examination also considered the procedures adopted by the Department of Health and Aged Care in developing the funding proposal, the advisory role played by the Department of Finance and Administration and specific advice provided by both departments to their Ministers. The examination further considered the disclosure of the related budget measure.
Entity
Department of Finance and Administration; Department of Health and Aged Care
Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 47 of 2001–02)
Published: Tuesday 7 May 2002
Published
The 30 per cent Private Health Insurance Rebate is a financial incentive for individuals to purchase health insurance cover. The rebate provides for a reimbursement or discount of 30 per cent of the cost of private health insurance. It is available to all Australians who are eligible for Medicare and have private health insurance. The objective of the audit was to determine the effectiveness of Commonwealth Government agencies administration of the rebate.
Entity
Australian Taxation Office; Department of Finance and Administration; Department of Health and Aged Care; Department of the Treasury; Health Insurance Commission
Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 32 of 2001–02)
Published: Thursday 14 February 2002
Published
This follow-up Audit reviewed the Department of Health and Ageing's implementation of the recommendations of Audit Report No. 36, 1999-2000, Home and Community Care. The objective of the follow-up audit was to assess the extent to which the Department had implemented the nine recommendations of Audit Report No. 36, 1999-2000. The audit examined areas relating to funding, guidance, fees, coordination with other aged and disability care programs, acquittals, accountability and data requirements, and records management.
Entity
Department of Health and Ageing
Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 24 of 1995–96)
Published: Friday 17 May 1996
Published
The ANAO's purpose was to ascertain:
- whether the enhanced investigatory powers had improved the Commission's ability to investigate and prosecute fraud and other offences against Health Legislation; and
- whether the Commission had used the powers with integrity, in a professional manner and in accordance with the legislation.
Entity
Health Insurance Commission