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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 22 of 2018–2019)
Published: Wednesday 16 January 2019
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Award of a $443.3 Million Grant to the Great Barrier Reef Foundation

The objective of the audit was to assess whether the award of a $443.3 million grant to the Great Barrier Reef Foundation was informed by appropriate departmental advice and through processes that complied with the grants administration framework.

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Environment
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 18 of 2018–2019)
Published: Monday 17 December 2018
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Administration of the Renewable Energy Target

The objective of this audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Clean Energy Regulator’s administration of the Renewable Energy Target scheme. 

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Entity: 
Clean Energy Regulator
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Environment
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 46 of 2017–2018)
Published: Wednesday 13 June 2018
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Management of the National Collections

The objective of this audit was to assess whether the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) and the Australian War Memorial (the Memorial) have implemented effective collections management practices.

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Entity: 
Australian War Memorial; National Gallery of Australia
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Arts
Communications
Veterans' Affairs
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 37 of 2017–2018)
Published: Thursday 3 May 2018
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation—Complaints Management

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s (ABC’s) management of complaints.

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Entity: 
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Communications
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 33 of 2017–2018)
Published: Wednesday 28 March 2018
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Implementation of the Annual Performance Statements Requirements 2016–17

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.
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Employment
Energy
Environment
Finance
Foreign Affairs
Health
Trade
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 32 of 2017–2018)
Published: Monday 19 March 2018
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Funding Models for Threatened Species Management

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of the Environment and Energy’s design of the Threatened Species Prospectus.

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Department of the Environment and Energy
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Environment
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 16 of 2017–2018)
Published: Tuesday 28 November 2017
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Administration of the National Broadband Network Satellite Support Scheme

The audit objective was to assess whether nbn co limited effectively administered the National Broadband Network Satellite Support Scheme.

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Entity: 
Department of Communications and the Arts; nbn co limited; Department of Finance
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Arts
Communications
Finance
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 12 of 2017–2018)
Published: Friday 29 September 2017
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Management of the Contract for Telephone Universal Service Obligations

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Communications and the Arts’ contract management of selected telephone universal service obligations.

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Entity: 
Department of Communications and the Arts
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Arts
Communications
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 11 of 2017–2018)
Published: Thursday 28 September 2017
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Australia Post's Efficiency of Delivering Reserved Letter Services

The objective of this audit was to examine whether the Australian Postal Corporation (Australia Post) is meetings its Community Service and International obligations efficiently and the effectiveness of Commonwealth shareholders in monitoring value for money.

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Entity: 
Australian Postal Corporation (Australia Post); Department of Finance; Department of Communications and the Arts
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Arts
Communications
Finance
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 7 of 2017–2018)
Published: Tuesday 22 August 2017
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Efficiency of the Australia Council’s Administration of Grants

The audit objective was to determine whether selected grant programs are being administered efficiently by the Australia Council in relation to suitable comparators. The selected grant programs are collectively known as the Australia Council Grants Program.

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Entity: 
Australia Council; Department of Social Services; National Health and Medical Research Council
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Arts
Communications
Health
Social Services
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 6 of 2017–2018)
Published: Tuesday 15 August 2017
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The Management of Risk by Public Sector Entities

The audit objective was to assess how effectively the selected public sector entities manage risk.

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Department of Employment; Department of Health; Australian Communications and Media Authority; Australian Fisheries Management Authority
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Agriculture
Communications
Employment
Health
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 1 of 2017–2018)
Published: Monday 10 July 2017
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Accounting and Reporting of Australia’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Estimates and Projections

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of the Environment and Energy’s arrangements for the preparation and reporting of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions estimates and projections.

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Entity: 
Department of the Environment and Energy
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Energy
Environment
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Assurance review  (Auditor-General Report No. 62 of 2016–2017)
Published: Friday 30 June 2017
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Malabar Headland: 2016 Lease between the Commonwealth of Australia and the New South Wales Rifle Association

The Auditor-General undertook a limited assurance engagement of the Department of Finance’s management of the lease between the Commonwealth of Australia and the New South Wales Rifle Association over the Malabar Headland. The limited assurance engagement examined whether the management was, in all material respects, in accordance with the Commonwealth Property Management Framework.

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Department of Finance; Department of the Environment and Energy
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Environment
Finance
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 45 of 2016–2017)
Published: Thursday 30 March 2017
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Replacement Antarctic Vessel

The objective of the audit was to assess whether the procurement by the Department of the Environment and Energy of a replacement Antarctic icebreaking vessel will provide value with public resources.

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Entity: 
Department of the Environment and Energy
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Environment
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 36 of 2016–2017)
Published: Tuesday 7 February 2017
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Monitoring Compliance with Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 Conditions of Approval: Follow-on audit

The objective of the audit was to assess the extent to which the Department of the Environment and Energy has implemented the recommendations from ANAO Report No. 43 2013–14 and strengthened its framework for the delivery of its regulatory activities.

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Entity: 
Department of the Environment and Energy
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Energy
Environment
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 27 of 2016–2017)
Published: Thursday 24 November 2016
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Reef Trust—Design and Implementation

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of the Environment and Energy's design and implementation of the Reef Trust.

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Entity: 
Department of the Environment and Energy
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Environment
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 14 of 2016–2017)
Published: Monday 12 September 2016
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Abatement Crediting and Purchasing under the Emissions Reduction Fund

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Clean Energy Regulator’s crediting and selection of carbon abatement to purchase under the Emissions Reduction Fund.

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Entity: 
Clean Energy Regulator
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Environment
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 10 of 2016–2017)
Published: Thursday 1 September 2016
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Award of Funding under the Mobile Black Spot Programme

The objective of this audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Communications and the Arts’ assessment and selection of base stations for funding under the first round of the Mobile Black Spot Programme.

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Entity: 
Department of Communications and the Arts
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Communications
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 6 of 2016–2017)
Published: Wednesday 31 August 2016
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Corporate Planning in the Australian Public Sector 2015–16

The objective of the audit was to assess progress in implementing the corporate plan requirement under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.

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Aviation
Environment
Finance
Foreign Affairs
Health
Trade
Treasury
Veterans' Affairs
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 4 of 2016–2017)
Published: Wednesday 31 August 2016
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Award of Funding under the 20 Million Trees Programme

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of the Environment and Energy's award of funding under the 20 Million Trees Programme.

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Entity: 
Department of the Environment and Energy
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Environment
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 29 of 2015–2016)
Published: Wednesday 4 May 2016
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Implementing the Deregulation Agenda: Cutting Red Tape

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of selected departments’ implementation of deregulation initiatives.

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Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet; Department of Communications and the Arts; Department of Health; Department of Industry, Innovation and Science
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Communications
Health
Industry
Prime Minister & Cabinet
Science
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 22 of 2015–2016)
Published: Monday 22 February 2016
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Supporting the Australian Antarctic Program

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the arrangements established by the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD), a division of the Department of the Environment, to support Australia’s Antarctic Program.

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Entity: 
Department of the Environment
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Environment
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 7 of 2015–2016)
Published: Tuesday 10 November 2015
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Managing Compliance with the Wildlife Trade Provisions of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of the Environment’s and the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service’s management of compliance with the wildlife trade regulations under Part 13A of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.

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Entity: 
Department of the Environment; Department of Immigration and Border Protection
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Border
Customs
Environment
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 3 of 2015–2016)
Published: Thursday 13 August 2015
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Regulation of Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Permits and Approvals

The objective of this audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority’s regulation of permits and approvals within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

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Entity: 
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
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Environment
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 2 of 2015–2016)
Published: Tuesday 14 July 2015
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Regulation of Unsolicited Communications

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Australian Communications and Media Authority’s regulation of unsolicited communications.

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Entity: 
Australian Communications and Media Authority
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Communications
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 29 of 2014–2015)
Published: Tuesday 21 April 2015
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Funding and Management of the Nimmie-Caira System Enhanced Environmental Water Delivery Project

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the arrangements established by the Department of the Environment for the funding and management of the Nimmie-Caira System Enhanced Environmental Water Delivery Project.

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Entity: 
Department of the Environment
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Environment
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 10 of 2014–2015)
Published: Tuesday 9 December 2014
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Administration of the Biodiversity Fund Program

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of the Environment’s administration of the Biodiversity Fund program.

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Entity: 
Department of the Environment
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Environment
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 1 of 2014–2015)
Published: Thursday 18 September 2014
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Confidentiality in Government Contracts: Senate Order for Departmental and Agency Contracts (Calendar Year 2013 Compliance)

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.

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Attorney-General's
Border
Communications
Immigration
Treasury
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 47 of 2013–2014)
Published: Monday 23 June 2014
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Managing Conflicts of Interest in FMA Agencies

The audit objective was to determine whether Australian Government agencies were implementing appropriate policies and processes to identify and manage conflicts of interest.

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Agriculture
Communications
Defence
Education
Employment
Environment
Finance
Foreign Affairs
Health
Human Services
Immigration
Industry
Infrastructure
Prime Minister & Cabinet
Regional Development
Social Services
Treasury
Veterans' Affairs
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 43 of 2013–2014)
Published: Wednesday 18 June 2014
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Managing Compliance with Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 Conditions of Approval

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of the Environment’s regulation of proponents’ compliance with Part 9 of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.

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Department of the Environment
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Environment
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