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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 43 of 2000–01)
Published: Friday 1 June 2001
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The audit examined the design, management and reporting of performance information for the Natural Heritage Trust (NHT) which is administered by the Commonwealth Departments of Environment and Heritage, and Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. The objective of the audit was to examine and report on the performance information used to support the administration of $1.5 billion in Commonwealth financial assistance; and compliance with legislative requirements for performance monitoring and reporting.
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Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry - Australia; Department of the Environment and Heritage; Department of Agriculture
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 27 of 2000–01)
Published: Friday 22 December 2000
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The audit was undertaken in the Training and Youth Division TYD) of the Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs. The objective of the audit was to determine whether the application of Business Processing Reengineering(BPR) principles would identify improvements to the business processes of the TYD. The TYD was used in this audit to illustrate the application of BPR as a tool for agencies to identify efficiencies and enhance program effectiveness.
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Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs
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Financial statement audit (Auditor-General Report No. 23 of 2000–01)
Published: Friday 15 December 2000
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This report summarises the final results of the audits of the financial statements of Commonwealth entities, forming the second report this year on financial statement audits for the period ended 30 June 2000. It complements Audit Report No.52 1999-2000 Control Structures as Part of the Audits of Financial Statements of Major Commonwealth Agencies for the Period Ended 30 June 2000. The report is in three parts:
- Part One of the report is a commentary on the structure and status of the new financial framework, focusing on the quality and timeliness of the preparation of the annual financial statements;
- Part Two discusses the summary final results of the audits of the financial statements, providing details regarding qualifications and any matters emphasised in audit reports; and
- Part Three provides the results of the individual financial statement audits and any additional significant control issues identified since Audit Report No.52.
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Across Agency
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 18 of 2000–01)
Published: Thursday 30 November 2000
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The audit assessed the management by ISR and, in particular, by AusIndustry of the implementation of the changes arising from the Government's December 1997 policy statement in Investing for Growth. This statement required ISR to separate administration of policy from the delivery of products and to improve its service to customers through a ‘one stop shop' approach and by streamlining its processes. The audit focussed in particular on the overall strategic management of the change process by AusIndustry; the detailed implementation of the new service delivery arrangements, notably the separation of policy and product delivery; and the implementation of the enhanced customer focus.
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Department of Industry, Science and Resources
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 5 of 2000–01)
Published: Wednesday 23 August 2000
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The ANAO undertook an audit of the framework and systems that Industry, Science and Resources had in place to prevent, control, monitor, detect and investigate fraud. The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of these arrangements in relation to departmental administrative functions and program operations.
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Department of Industry Science and Resources
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 47 of 1998–99)
Published: Tuesday 15 June 1999
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The objectives of the audit were to form an opinion on the management of Commonwealth agencies' compliance with the Commonwealth's energy efficiency requirements and to identify areas for better practice in energy management. The audit focussed on:
- the implementation of the Energy Policy by Commonwealth Agencies; promulgation and coordination of energy use targets;
- energy and associated reporting by Commonwealth agencies;
- identification, examination and analysis of systemic and procedural impediments to achieving the Energy Policy; and
- development and discussion of ways to address these impediments.
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Department of Industry, Science and Resources; Australian Greenhouse Office
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 42 of 1998–99)
Published: Wednesday 26 May 1999
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The objective of the audit was to examine the effectiveness and efficiency of the administrative arrangements for the establishment and operation of the Green Corps program. Green Corps is a voluntary program for young Australians between 17 and 20 years old to receive accredited training in a range of skills such as bush regeneration and habitat protection. The program is delivered through a contractual arrangement. It was introduced in 1996 with a program allocation of $41.7 million over three years. The focus of the audit was on the Department of Education, Training and Youth Affair's administration of the program, including the management of the contract.
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Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 40 of 1998–99)
Published: Monday 24 May 1999
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The Pharmaceutical Industry Investment Program (PIIP) is a scheme that was introduced to compensate the pharmaceutical industry, in part, for the impact of the Government exercising its monopsony power under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. The ANAO undertook an audit of the probity of the methodology and procedures applied by the Department in assessment of applicants for PIIP funding. The objectives of the audit were to assist the Department, at its request, in the timely identification of deficiencies in assessing responses from applicants and options for addressing any such deficiencies.
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Department of Industry, Science and Resources
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Financial statement audit (Auditor-General Report No. 20 of 1998–99)
Published: Tuesday 8 December 1998
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This summary audit report brings together the results of the audits of the financial statements of all Commonwealth organisations (that is, agencies and statutory authorities), and is provided to the Parliament to assist in its scrutiny of annual reports and in the consideration of each organisation's financial statements.
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Across Agency
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 7 of 1998–99)
Published: Monday 7 September 1998
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The objective of the audit was to determine the extent to which the new employment services market had been implemented effectively and efficiently in accordance with announced Government policy and timeframe.
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Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs