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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 24 of 2019–20)
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Published: Tuesday 28 January 2020
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The objective of the audit was to examine the effectiveness and appropriateness of the Department of Defence's management of its public communications and media activities.
Entity
Department of Defence
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 22 of 2019–20)
Published: Tuesday 14 January 2020
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The audit objective was to examine the effectiveness of the Department of Defence's administration of the Future Submarine Program to date.
Entity
Department of Defence
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Type of content
Major projects report (Auditor-General Report No. 19 of 2019–20)
Published: Monday 16 December 2019
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The objective of this report is to provide the Auditor-General’s independent assurance over the status of the selected major projects. The status of the selected major projects is reported in the Statement by the Secretary of Defence and the Project Data Summary Sheets (PDSSs) prepared by Defence. Assurance from the ANAO’s review is conveyed in the Independent Assurance Report by the Auditor-General.
Entity
Department of Defence
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Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 3 of 2019–20)
Published: Tuesday 23 July 2019
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The objective of the audit was to examine the effectiveness of Defence’s quarterly performance report as a mechanism to inform senior stakeholders about risks and issues in the delivery of capability to the Australian Defence Force.
Entity
Department of Defence
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Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 2 of 2019–20)
Published: Monday 22 July 2019
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The objective of this audit was to assess the effectiveness of Defence’s administration of allowances and entitlements paid to its Australian Public Service (APS) employees.
Entity
Department of Defence
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 40 of 2018–19)
Published: Thursday 23 May 2019
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The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness and value for money of Defence’s acquisition of a Battle Management System and a Tactical Communications Network through Land 200 Tranche 2 Work Packages B–D.
Entity
Department of Defence
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Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 31 of 2018–19)
Published: Tuesday 26 March 2019
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The objective of the audit was to assess whether the Department of Defence’s Projects of Concern regime is effective in managing the recovery of underperforming projects.
Entity
Department of Defence
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Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 30 of 2018–19)
Published: Monday 18 March 2019
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The audit objective was to examine whether the Department of Defence has effective and efficient sustainment arrangements for the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet of eight ANZAC class frigates.
Entity
Department of Defence
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Type of content
Major projects report (Auditor-General Report No. 20 of 2018–19)
Published: Tuesday 18 December 2018
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The objective of this report is to provide the Auditor-General’s independent assurance over the status of the selected Major Projects. The status of the selected Major Projects is reported in the Statement by the Secretary of Defence and the Project Data Summary Sheets (PDSSs) prepared by Defence. Assurance from the ANAO’s review is conveyed in the Independent Assurance Report by the Auditor-General.
Entity
Department of Defence
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Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 14 of 2018–19)
Published: Wednesday 5 December 2018
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The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Defence’s preparations for the introduction of the Joint Strike Fighter into Australian service and its subsequent sustainment.
Entity
Department of Defence
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