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Financial statement audit (Auditor-General Report No. 61 of 2002–03)
Published: Monday 30 June 2003
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The report summarises audit findings relating to entity internal control structures arising out of the interim financial statement audits of 21 Major Commonwealth entities for the year ending 30 June 2003. The interim audit examinations seek to update the ANAO's assessment of the internal control environment of entities reviewed, so as to determine whether reliance can be placed on those control structures to produce complete, accurate and valid information for financial reporting purposes. In addition this year's report provides observations on some key strategic issues and influences which are, or will be in the future, likely to affect the overall financial framework in the public sector
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Across agency
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 49 of 2002–03)
Published: Tuesday 17 June 2003
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The audit reviewed the Australian Maritime Safety Authority's management of the navigation aids network, which is an important factor in shipping safety. The objectives of the audit were to determine whether AMSA's management of the network provides for the strategic needs of marine navigation in Australian waters, and whether AMSA's management was efficient and effective. The audit focused on AMSA's strategic planning, the management of revenue and expenditure to support the network, its contract management practices, and its accountability and performance reporting arrangements.
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Australian Maritime Safety Authority
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 42 of 2002–03)
Published: Wednesday 7 May 2003
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The audit examined the Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency Ltd's management of the residential aged care accreditation process. The audit focused on the Agency's implementation of a process to meet its legislative responsibilities, its business operations, people management, budgeting practices, use of information, and its quality assurance processes.
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Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency Ltd
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 26 of 2002–03)
Published: Thursday 16 January 2003
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The main objectives of the audit were to examine DOTARS' response to the heightened threat environment following the events of 11 September 2001, and to determine the extent to which DOTARS' monitoring and compliance regime ensures that the aviation industry complies with its security obligations. The scope of the audit included:
- the respective roles and responsibilities of the organisations involved in aviation security;
- the setting of security settings; DOTARS' monitoring of airport, airline and cargo security;
- the action DOTARS takes in response to security breaches; and
- evaluation of aviation security.
Entity
Department of Transport and Regional Services
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Financial statement audit (Auditor-General Report No. 25 of 2002–03)
Published: Monday 23 December 2002
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This report summarises the final results of the audits of the financial statements of Commonwealth entities and represents the second report of the year on financial statement audits for the period ended 30 June 2002. It complements Audit Report No.67 2001-2002 Control Structures as part of the Audit of Financial Statements of Major Commonwealth Entities for the Year Ending 30 June 2002. The report is in five parts:
- Part One provides ongoing commentary on the structure of and issues in relation to the Commonwealth's financial framework;
- Part Two provides details of the audit of the Commonwealth's Consolidated Financial Statements for 2001-2002;
- Part Three summarises the final results of the financial statements with particular details regarding qualifications and any other matters emphasised in the audit reports;
- Part Four provides an overview of the results of the year end substantiation of financial balances and a summary of continuing significant accounting issues; and
- Part Five provides the detailed results of the individual financial statement audits and any additional significant control matters identified since Audit Report No..67 2001-2002.
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Across Agency
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 21 of 2002–03)
Published: Wednesday 11 December 2002
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The audit examined whether the Department of Health and Ageing had the performance information necessary to administer the Australian Health Care Agreements. A strong focus of the audit was accountability for performance given the significant size of Commonwealth financial assistance, more than $29.6 billion over 5 years, provided to the States and Territories for the provision of health care services.
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Department of Health and Ageing
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 15 of 2002–03)
Published: Tuesday 29 October 2002
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The audit reviewed the extent to which the Department of Health and Ageing (Health) had implemented the recommendations of Audit Report No. 13 of 1998-1999, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Program, taking account of any changed circumstances or new administrative issues identified as impacting the implementation of these recommendations.
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Department of Health and Ageing; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 11 of 2002–03)
Published: Thursday 3 October 2002
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The audit reviewed the effectiveness of HIC's approach to customer service delivery to the Australian public as customers of Medicare. The primary issues examined were whether: . HIC manages its customer service delivery performance effectively;
- HIC's approach to people management adequately supports customer service delivery;
- HIC obtains adequate information from customers on their needs, expectations, and perceptions of HIC's service delivery; and
- HIC provides adequate information to customers on its services and on the service standards that customers should expect.
Entity
Health Insurance Commission
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 5 of 2002–03)
Published: Friday 23 August 2002
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The audit examined the administrative effectiveness of arrangements between Health and HIC, in relation to the management and administration of the Medicare Benefits Scheme and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. Health predominantly exercises a policy and leadership role within the health portfolio - HIC delivers a range of health services directly to the public and members of the health industry. Both agencies have stated that they recognise the importance of working together, as partners in their respective roles, to maximise their performance in the achievement of health portfolio outcomes and to discharge their respective responsibilities. This joint commitment is embodied in a written agreement - called the Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA).
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Department of Health and Aged Care; Health Insurance Commission
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 1 of 2002–03)
Published: Thursday 18 July 2002
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The overall objective of the audit was to determine whether Health's management and operation of selected IT systems:
- met industry better practice;
- met quality and service delivery parameters set by Health and, if applicable, by the Government; and
- operate effectively, efficiently and economically.
The audit applied selected processes from CobiT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology) to assist with the assessment of key aspects of Health's management and operation of IT. The audit builds on ANAO's earlier IT audits using CobiT.
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Department of Health and Ageing