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Our performance audit work contributes to improved public sector administration and accountability through objective reporting on the performance of Australian Government programs and entities.

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This page lists completed performance audit reports. View all performance audits in-progress.

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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 55 of 2011–12)
Published: Thursday 28 June 2012
Published

Administration of the Digital Television Switchover Household Assistance Scheme

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy’s administration of the Household Assistance Scheme.

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Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Department of Human Services
Sector 
Communications
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 54 of 2011–12)
Published: Wednesday 27 June 2012
Published

The Engagement of External Debt Collection Agencies

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the ATO’s administration of external debt collection arrangements.

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Entity 
Australian Taxation Office
Sector 
Taxation
Treasury
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 53 of 2011–12)
Published: Wednesday 27 June 2012
Published

Records Management in the Australian Public Service

To assess the extent to which agencies create, manage and dispose of records in accordance with key business, legal and policy requirements.

The agencies included in the audit were the: Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (Customs); Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC); and the Department of the Treasury (Treasury). The audit also considered the Archives' response to Recommendation No. 1 from ANAO Audit Report No.6 2006, 07 Recordkeeping including the Management of Electronic Records, including whether they had clarified Australian Government records management requirements for agencies.

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Across agencies
Sector 
Attorney-General's
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 52 of 2011–12)
Published: Tuesday 26 June 2012
Published

Gate Reviews for Defence Capital Acquisition Projects

The objective of this audit was to examine the effectiveness of DMO’s implementation of its Gate Review process for major Defence capital acquisition projects.

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Department of Defence
Sector 
Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 50 of 2011–12)
Published: Monday 25 June 2012
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Processing and Risk Assessing Incoming International Air Passengers

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of Customs and Border Protection's risk-based management of end-to-end processing of incoming international air passengers in achieving border security and passenger facilitation outcomes.

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Entity 
Australian Customs and Border Protection Service
Sector 
Attorney-General's
Aviation
Border
Customs
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 49 of 2011–12)
Published: Monday 25 June 2012
Published

Security Assessments of Individuals

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of ASIO’s arrangements for providing timely and soundly based security assessments of individuals to client agencies.

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Entity 
Australian Security Intelligence Organisation
Sector 
Attorney-General's
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 48 of 2011–12)
Published: Friday 22 June 2012
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Administration of Mental Health Initiatives to Support Younger Veterans

The objective of the audit was to examine the effectiveness of DVA's administration of mental health programs and services to support younger veterans.

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Entity 
Department of Veterans' Affairs
Sector 
Defence
Veterans' Affairs
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 47 of 2011–12)
Published: Friday 22 June 2012
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Small Business Superannuation Clearing House

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the implementation and administration of the Small Business Superannuation Clearing House.

 

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Entity 
Department of the Treasury; Department of Human Services; Australian Taxation Office
Sector 
Human Services
Taxation
Treasury
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 46 of 2011–12)
Published: Wednesday 20 June 2012
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Administration of the Northern Australia Quarantine Strategy

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s administration of the Northern Australia Quarantine Strategy. The ANAO examined whether the department had established effective:

  • administrative and governance arrangements to support NAQS;
  • processes for identifying biosecurity risks and conducting scientific activities to address identified risks;
  • arrangements for managing the quarantine aspects of Torres Strait border movements; and
  • public awareness activities that reflect identified biosecurity risks and support the program’s objectives.
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Entity 
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Sector 
Agriculture
Fisheries
Forestry
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 45 of 2011–12)
Published: Wednesday 20 June 2012
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Administration of the Health and Hospitals Fund

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of DoHA’s administration in supporting the creation and development of health infrastructure from the HHF, including DoHA’s support for the Health Minister and the HHF Advisory Board.

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Department of Health and Ageing
Sector 
Ageing
Health
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 44 of 2011–12)
Published: Tuesday 19 June 2012
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Administration of the Primary Care Infrastructure Grants Program

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Health and Ageing's support for improved access to integrated GP and primary healthcare services through its administration of the Primary Care Infrastructure Grants (PCIG) program.

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Entity 
Department of Health and Ageing
Sector 
Ageing
Health
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 43 of 2011–12)
Published: Tuesday 19 June 2012
Published

National Partnership Agreement on Remote Service Delivery

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of FaHCSIA's management of the Australian Government's responsibilities under the NPARSD. In this respect the ANAO considered whether:

  • planning processes enabled effective establishment of the remote service delivery model;
  • implementation of the key elements of the remote service delivery model effectively addressed the quality and timing requirements of the NPARSD; and
  • performance measurement systems were developed to enable the parties to the agreement to assess whether the NPARSD objectives are being met.
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Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Sector 
Indigenous
Social Services
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 42 of 2011–12)
Published: Monday 18 June 2012
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Management of the Multicultural Servicing Strategy for the Delivery of Centrelink Services

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the management of the MSS for the delivery of Centrelink services. The management of the MSS was assessed against the following criteria:

  • there are effective planning arrangements to identify and address the evolving needs of DCALB customers;
  • service delivery arrangements meet the current needs of DCALB customers; and
  • there are effective performance monitoring and reporting arrangements which are used to improve service delivery.

Around 20 per cent of the people receiving Centrelink services are identified as being from a diverse cultural and linguistic background (DCALB). DHS’ Multicultural Servicing Strategy (MSS) sets out the approach for delivering Centrelink services to DCALB customers. The MSS has four main components — Language Services, the Multicultural Services Officer program, Stakeholder Engagement Strategies and Employee Support Tools and Strategies.

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Department of Human Services
Sector 
Human Services
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 41 of 2011–12)
Published: Thursday 14 June 2012
Published

National Partnership Agreement on Literacy and Numeracy

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of DEEWR's administration of the National Partnership Agreement on Literacy and Numeracy (LNNP). The three high-level audit criteria used to form a conclusion examined the extent to which DEEWR:

  • established sound administrative and payment arrangements consistent with government policy, including through its negotiation of bilateral agreements, implementation plans and reform targets;
  • properly managed administrative and payment arrangements; and
  • effectively monitored and reported on delivery and outcomes.
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Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
Sector 
Education
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 40 of 2011–12)
Published: Friday 8 June 2012
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Interpretative Assistance for Self Managed Superannuation Funds

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the ATO's management of its interpretative assistance activities for SMSFs.

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Australian Taxation Office
Sector 
Taxation
Treasury
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 39 of 2011–12)
Published: Thursday 7 June 2012
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Management of the National Solar Schools Program

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the design and management of the National Solar Schools Program (NSSP), including demonstrated progress towards achieving the program's objectives.

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NO-DEPTS-LISTED
Sector 
Education
Energy
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 38 of 2011–12)
Published: Tuesday 5 June 2012
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Administration of the Private Irrigation Infrastructure Operators Program in New South Wales

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of DSEWPaC's administration of PIIOP, including the acquisition of water access entitlements and progress towards achieving the program's objectives.

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Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities
Sector 
Environment
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 37 of 2011–12)
Published: Thursday 31 May 2012
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The Child Support Program's Management of Feedback

The objective of the audit was to examine the effectiveness of CSP’s feedback management system. CSP’s performance was assessed against the following criteria:

  • CSP has appropriate channels to collect customer feedback;
  • CSP effectively manages and resolves complaints; and
  • CSP accurately reports on customer feedback, and analyses the information to improve aspects of child support administration.
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Department of Human Services
Sector 
Human Services
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 36 of 2011–12)
Published: Wednesday 30 May 2012
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Development and Approval of Grant Program Guidelines

The objective of the audit was to assess the implementation and effectiveness of the enhanced grants administration requirements relating to the development and approval of new grant guidelines and revision of existing grant guidelines.

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Department of Finance and Deregulation
Sector 
Finance
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 35 of 2011–12)
Published: Tuesday 29 May 2012
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Indigenous Early Childhood Development. New Directions: Mothers and Babies Services

The objective of the audit was to examine the effectiveness of the Department of Health and Ageing’s administration of New Directions. In this respect the ANAO considered whether:

  • planning processes were developed to support the program’s objectives and rationale;
  • implementation arrangements were clearly defined and aligned to the objectives of the program; and
  • robust performance management arrangements had been established and were in use by the department.
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Department of Health and Ageing
Sector 
Ageing
Health
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 34 of 2011–12)
Published: Thursday 24 May 2012
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Upgrade of the M113 Fleet of Armoured Vehicles

The objective of the audit was to assess the progress of the M113 Upgrade Project (Defence Project: Land 106), including progress in the development of operational capability resulting from the introduction of the upgraded vehicles into service. The high-level audit criteria used to assess the project’s progress and Defence’s effectiveness in administering the M113 Upgrade Project were:

  • the degree to which the schedule for the production and delivery of upgraded M113 vehicles to Defence had been recovered in accordance with Defence’s response to the 2008–09 audit report and contractual requirements, as negotiated over the life of the contract;
  • Defence’s measurement and allocation of the total cost of the upgrade project; and
  • the development of capability arising from the upgrade project.
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Department of Defence, Defence Materiel Organisation
Sector 
Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 33 of 2011–12)
Published: Tuesday 22 May 2012
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Management of ePassports

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.
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Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Sector 
Foreign Affairs
Trade
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 32 of 2011–12)
Published: Thursday 3 May 2012
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Management of Complaints and Other Feedback by the Department of Veterans Affairs

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs management of complaints and other feedback to support service delivery. The audit criteria were that DVA has:

  • a well-designed framework for managing complaints and other feedback;
  • effective processes and practices to manage complaints; and
  • appropriately analysed complaints to inform service delivery.
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Department of Veterans' Affairs
Sector 
Defence
Veterans' Affairs
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 31 of 2011–12)
Published: Tuesday 1 May 2012
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Establishment and Use of Procurement Panels

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.

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Australian Securities and Investments Commission, Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Sector 
Communications
Foreign Affairs
Trade
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 30 of 2011–12)
Published: Thursday 19 April 2012
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Fighting Terrorism at its Source

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the AFP’s administration of the Fighting Terrorism at its Source (FTAS) initiative and related measures.

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Entity 
Australian Federal Police
Sector 
Attorney-General's
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 29 of 2011–12)
Published: Tuesday 3 April 2012
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Administration of the Australia Network Tender Process

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.

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Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy and Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Sector 
Attorney-General's
Communications
Foreign Affairs
Trade
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 28 of 2011–12)
Published: Thursday 29 March 2012
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Quality On Line Control for Centrelink Payments

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of Centrelink’s QOL control, which supports the integrity of payments administered by DHS on behalf of the Australian Government.

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Department of Human Services
Sector 
Human Services
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 27 of 2011–12)
Published: Tuesday 20 March 2012
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Establishment, Implementation and Administration of the Bike Paths Component of the Local Jobs Stream of the Jobs Fund

The objective of this audit was to assess the efficiency1 and effectiveness of the establishment, implementation and administration of the bike paths component of the Local Jobs stream of the Jobs Fund. A particular focus was on the establishment of program objectives and the extent to which approved grants have demonstrably contributed to the cost-effective achievement of those objectives. The audit approach has been influenced by recent audits of grants administration which have emphasised the importance of transparent and accountable grant decision-making processes to the cost effective achievement of stated program objectives, and having regard for recent government decisions to enhance the framework applying to the administration of grants.

As an economic stimulus program, efficiency was assessed with particular attention to whether the application, assessment, decision-making and funding agreement processes were undertaken in a timely manner. This emphasis was consistent with the criterion adopted by the Government for the design of the stimulus packages established in response to the global financial crisis (see further at paragraph 4.20 of the audit report).

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Department of Regional Australia, Local Government, Arts and Sport and Department of Infrastructure and Transport
Sector 
Infrastructure
Transport
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 26 of 2011–12)
Published: Thursday 9 February 2012
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Capacity Development for Indigenous Service Delivery

The objective of the audit was to assess the extent to which FaHCSIA, DEEWR and DoHA seek to reduce service delivery risks posed by capacity constraints in Indigenous organisations.

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Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations and Department of Health and Ageing
Sector 
Ageing
Education
Employment
Health
Indigenous
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 25 of 2011–12)
Published: Thursday 9 February 2012
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Administration of Project Wickenby

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Project Wickenby taskforce in making Australia unattractive for international tax fraud and evasion by detecting, deterring and dealing with the abusive use of secrecy havens by Australian taxpayers.

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Australian Taxation Office, Australian Crime Commission and Australian Federal Police
Sector 
Attorney-General's
Treasury
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 24 of 2011–12)
Published: Wednesday 8 February 2012
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Administration of Government Advertising Arrangements: March 2010 to August 2011

The audit objectives were:

  • to assess the effectiveness of the revised certification process in promoting compliance of government advertising campaigns (campaigns) with the March 2010 Guidelines on Information and Advertising Campaigns by Australian Government Departments and Agencies (2010 Guidelines);
  • to assess the effectiveness of agency administration in developing campaigns and implementing key processes against the requirements of the campaign advertising framework;
  • to assess the effectiveness of Finance’s administration of the campaign advertising framework; and
  • to assess the effect on campaigns of an exemption from the 2010 Guidelines.
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Across Agencies
Sector 
Ageing
Energy
Environment
Health
Social Services
Treasury
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 23 of 2011–12)
Published: Tuesday 7 February 2012
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Administration of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency’s implementation and administration of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme.

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Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
Sector 
Energy
Environment
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 22 of 2011–12)
Published: Tuesday 7 February 2012
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Administration of the Gateway Review Process

The objective of the audit was to examine the effectiveness of the administration of the Gateway review process by Finance and FMA Act agencies. The audit also examined the extent to which those Gateway reviews that have been conducted have contributed to improvements in the delivery of major projects undertaken by FMA Act agencies.

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Department of Finance and Deregulation
Sector 
Finance
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 21 of 2011–12)
Published: Tuesday 24 January 2012
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Administration of Grant Reporting Obligations

The objective of the audit was to assess the implementation and effectiveness of the enhanced grants administration requirements for:

  • reporting to the Finance Minister on the awarding of grants within their own electorate by Ministers who are Members of the House of Representatives;
  • reporting to the Finance Minister on instances where Ministers have decided to approve a particular grant which the relevant agency has recommended be rejected; and
  • the website reporting of grants awarded.
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Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency; Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs; Department of Infrastructure and Transport; Department of Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government
Sector 
Finance
Infrastructure
Regional Development
Social Services
Transport
Treasury
Veterans' Affairs
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 19 of 2011–12)
Published: Tuesday 20 December 2011
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Oversight and Management of Defence's Information and Communication Technology

The objective of the audit was to assess the development of Defence’s oversight and management of its portfolio of ICT investments and projects. In particular, the audit examined Defence’s:

  • governance, strategic processes and decision-making structures that set out, prioritise and coordinate the integrated ICT reform portfolio and programs;
  • ICT risk management and capacity to identify and plan to achieve the benefits of its SRP ICT stream reforms (including methodologies to measure the realisation of savings and non-savings benefits);
  • level of portfolio and program management maturity; and
  • the impact of improvement efforts on Defence’s ability to deliver the ICT services capacity required to support the SRP.
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Department of Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 18 of 2011–12)
Published: Tuesday 20 December 2011
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Information and Communications Technology Security: Management of Portable Storage Devices

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the management of risks arising from the use of PSDs in selected Australian Government agencies. The PSDs included within the scope of this audit were: USB flash drives; CDs and DVDs; external hard drives; laptop computers and smartphones.

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Across agencies
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 16 of 2011–12)
Published: Thursday 8 December 2011
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The Management of Compliance in the Small to Medium Enterprises Market

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the ATO’s compliance management approach in the SME market.

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Australian Taxation Office
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 15 of 2011–12)
Published: Wednesday 30 November 2011
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Risk Management in the Processing of Sea and Air Cargo Imports

The objective of the audit was to assess Customs and Border Protection’s use of risk management to assist in the processing of sea and air cargo imports.

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Australian Customs and Border Protection Service
Sector 
Attorney-General's
Border
Customs
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 14 of 2011–12)
Published: Wednesday 23 November 2011
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Indigenous Protected Areas

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of SEWPaC’s management of the IPA program in relation to the two primary targets of the IPA program under the Caring for our Country initiative (2008–13) which are to:

  • expand the contribution of the IPA program to the NRS by between eight and 16 million hectares (an increase of at least 40 per cent), of which 1.8 million hectares are to be in northern and remote Australia; and
  • ensure the continued use, support and reinvigoration of traditional ecological knowledge to underpin biodiversity conservation in the Plans of Management of 32 newly initiated projects.
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Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 13 of 2011–12)
Published: Tuesday 22 November 2011
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Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of DIT’s and Centrelink’s1 administration of TFES.

[1] From 1 July 2011, Centrelink became a master program within DHS.

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Department of Infrastructure and Transport, Department of Human Services
Sector 
Human Services
Infrastructure
Transport
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 12 of 2011–12)
Published: Thursday 10 November 2011
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Implementation of the National Partnership Agreement on Remote Indigenous Housing in the NT

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the implementation of the NPARIH in the Northern Territory from the perspective of the Australian Government.

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Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Sector 
Human Services
Indigenous
Social Services
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 11 of 2011–12)
Published: Thursday 3 November 2011
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Implementation and Management of the Housing Affordability Fund

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of FaHCSIA’s administration of the HAF. To address this objective, the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) assessed FaHCSIA’s administration against a range of audit criteria, including the extent to which:

  • assessment and approval processes were soundly planned and implemented, and were consistent with the requirements of the overarching financial management framework;
  • appropriately structured funding agreements were established and managed for each approved grant; and
  • the performance of the HAF, including each of the funded projects, was actively monitored and reported.
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Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs; Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities
Sector 
Environment
Human Services
Indigenous
Social Services
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 10 of 2011–12)
Published: Thursday 3 November 2011
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Administration of the National Partnership on Early Childhood Education

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of DEEWR‘s administration of the initial phases of the NP ECE. The high-level criteria used to make this assessment were the appropriateness of DEEWR‘s:

  • establishment of a sound foundation for implementation, including implementation plans, monitoring arrangements and an Indigenous strategy for universal access; and
  • ongoing monitoring and support activities, including assessing progress reports, making payments, maintaining relationships, improving data quality and public reporting.
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Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
Sector 
Education
Employment
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 9 of 2011–12)
Published: Thursday 20 October 2011
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Indigenous Secondary Student Accommodation Initiatives

The audit objective was to assess the extent to which DEEWR and FaHCSIA have effectively managed the planning and consultation phases for the IBF program and the IBHP program. The audit scope included consideration of the issues likely to affect the ongoing operation and sustainability of the facilities.

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Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations; Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs; Aboriginal Hostels Limited; Northern Territory Department of Education and Training
Sector 
Education
Employment
Human Services
Indigenous
Social Services
Training
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 8 of 2011–12)
Published: Wednesday 12 October 2011
Published

The National Blood Authority's Management of the National Blood Supply

This audit focuses on the NBA’s role in managing the nations blood supply, bearing in mind the NBA’s legislative responsibilities, national policy objectives and ongoing blood sector reforms.

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National Blood Authority
Sector 
Ageing
Health
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 7 of 2011–12)
Published: Thursday 22 September 2011
Published

Establishment, Implementation and Administration of the Infrastructure Employment Projects Stream of the Jobs Fund

The focus of this audit is the IEP stream of the Jobs Fund. Separate performance audits are underway that are examining the establishment, implementation and administration of the separate components of the Local Jobs stream of the Jobs Fund.

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Department of Infrastructure and Transport
Sector 
Infrastructure
Transport
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 6 of 2011–12)
Published: Thursday 15 September 2011
Published

Fair Work Education and Information Program

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of DEEWR’s administration of FWEIP. The three high level criteria that were used to make this assessment were the appropriateness of DEEWR’s:

  • program planning and design;
  • selection and engagement of providers; and
  • program monitoring, reporting and evaluation.
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Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
Sector 
Education
Employment
Training
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 5 of 2011–12)
Published: Thursday 8 September 2011
Published

Development and Implementation of Key Performance Indicators to Support the Outcomes and Programs Framework

The objective of this audit was to assess how effectively entities had developed and implemented appropriate KPIs to support stated program objectives.

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Australian Customs and Border Protection Service; National Film and Sound Archive; Fair Work Australia; Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism
Sector 
Arts
Border
Customs
Employment
Environment
Tourism
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 4 of 2011–12)
Published: Wednesday 31 August 2011
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Indigenous Employment in Government Service Delivery

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of DEEWR’s and FaHCSIA’s administration of the Australian Government’s responsibilities under Element 1 of the National Partnership Agreement on Indigenous Economic Participation (including the NT Jobs Package).

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Across Entities
Sector 
Ageing
Arts
Education
Employment
Environment
Health
Human Services
Indigenous
Prime Minister & Cabinet
Social Services
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 3 of 2011–12)
Published: Tuesday 30 August 2011
Published

Therapeutic Goods Regulation: Complementary Medicines

The objective of this audit is to examine the effectiveness of the TGA’s administration of complementary medicines regulation in Australia. The primary focus is on listed complementary medicines, which comprise about 98 per cent of these medicines.

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Department of Health and Ageing
Sector 
Ageing
Health
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 2 of 2011–12)
Published: Thursday 25 August 2011
Published

Confidentiality in Government Contracts: Senate Order for Departmental and Agency Contracts (Calendar Year 2010 Compliance)

This audit is the thirteenth in a series of audits that have fulfilled the Senate’s request for the Auditor-General to provide an annual report on agencies’ compliance with the Order, since it was introduced in 2001. The audit objective was to assess the appropriateness of the use and reporting of confidentiality provisions in Australian Government contracts.

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Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA); Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency (DCCEE); Department of Finance and Deregulation; Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA)
Sector 
Communications
Energy
Environment
Finance
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 1 of 2011–12)
Published: Tuesday 12 July 2011
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The Australian Defence Force's Mechanisms for Learning from Operational Activities

The objective of the audit is to assess the effectiveness of the ADF’s mechanisms for learning from its military operations and exercises. In particular, the audit focused on the systems and processes the ADF uses for identifying and acting on lessons, and for evaluating performance. The ANAO also examined the manner in which information on lessons is shared within the ADF, with other relevant government agencies, and with international organisations. Reporting to Parliament was also considered.

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Department of Defence
Sector 
Defence
Training
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 51 of 1999–2000)
Published: Thursday 29 June 2000
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Program Management in the Training and Youth Division of the Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs

The objective of the audit was to examine program management in the Training and Youth Division of the Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs. In broad terms, the audit focused on the management frameworks at both Divisional and program level. Three of the Division's programs were selected for more detailed review as follows:

  • Workplace English Language and Literacy;
  • Literacy and Numeracy; and
  • Support for New Apprentices.
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Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs
Sector 
Education
Science
Training
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 50 of 1999–2000)
Published: Thursday 29 June 2000
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Management Audit Branch-Follow-up

The objective of this follow-up audit was to assess whether Defence had taken appropriate action on recommendations made in the ANAO's 1995 audit report on Management Audit Branch (MAB), which is responsible for internal audit in Defence, and to assess whether the internal audit function in Defence could be improved.

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Department of Defence
Sector 
Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 49 of 1999–2000)
Published: Thursday 29 June 2000
Published

Indigenous Land Corporation-operations and performance

The objective of the audit was to form an opinion on the adequacy of the Indigenous Land Corporation's (ILC's) operations and performance in: assisting Aboriginal persons and Torres Strait Islanders to acquire land; and assisting Aboriginal persons and Torres Strait Islanders to manage indigenous-held land; so as to provide economic, environmental, social or cultural benefits for Aboriginal persons and Torres Strait Islanders.

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Across Agency
Sector 
Indigenous
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 48 of 1999–2000)
Published: Monday 19 June 2000
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Follow-up audit of Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs (DETYA) International Services

The objective of the follow-up audit was to review the effectiveness of the DETYA International Services (DIS) cost recovery operational model. The initial audit of DIS was undertaken in 1997-98 (Audit Report No.35).

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Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs
Sector 
Education
Science
Training
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 47 of 1999–2000)
Published: Tuesday 20 June 2000
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Survey of Fraud Control Arrangements in APS Agencies

The overall objective of the survey was to assess key aspects of fraud control arrangements in place across the APS against Commonwealth Law Enforcement Board (CLEB) guidelines. This assessment aimed to provide assurance to Parliament that agencies had a suitable framework in place to assist in effectively preventing and dealing with fraud and to indicate to APS agencies any areas for improvement identified in the survey.

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Across Agency
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 46 of 1999–2000)
Published: Tuesday 13 June 2000
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High Wealth Individuals Taskforce

The audit reviewed the High Wealth Individuals Taskforce, a comprehensive compliance program with the Australian Taxation Office. The objective of the audit was to examine and report on the management and operations of the taskforce. In doing so, the audit reviewed the Australian Taxation Office's own evaluation of the taskforce and assessed whether, and to what extent, the taskforce delivered the outcomes specified by the Government.

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Australian Taxation Office
Sector 
Taxation
Treasury
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 45 of 1999–2000)
Published: Wednesday 31 May 2000
Published

Commonwealth Foreign Exchange Risk Management Practices

The Commonwealth has significant foreign exchange risk exposures including $A8.4 billion of foreign currency transactions with the Reserve Bank of Australia in 1998-99. Under the Financial Management and Accountability Act and its associated Regulations, all agencies are required to assess and, where possible, manage, foreign exchange risk. The audit reviewed four agencies that have substantial foreign currency payment exposures namely:

  • the Department of Defence;
  • the Australian Agency for International Development;
  • the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; and
  • the Department of Finance and Administration.

The objective of the audit was to identify and assess the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the management of foreign exchange risk across the selected agencies, also to identify opportunities to improve the management of foreign exchange risk, including any associated potential financial savings that could accrue to the Commonwealth.

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Department of Defence; Australian Agency for International Development; Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; Department of Finance and Administration
Sector 
Defence
Finance
Foreign Affairs
Trade
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 44 of 1999–2000)
Published: Tuesday 16 May 2000
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Management of Job Network Contracts

The audit reviewed the management of the first round of Job Network contracts, which focused on Job Matching, Job Search Training and Intensive Assistance. The objective of the audit was to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the Department of Employment, Workplace Relations and Small Business's management of the first round of employment services contracts. A key part of this examination was to assess the Department's level of confidence that the program was meeting government objectives based on performance and management information.

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Department of Employment, Workplace Relations and Small Business
Sector 
Employment
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