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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 42 of 2014–15)
Published: Thursday 4 June 2015
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Administration of Travel Entitlements Provided to Parliamentarians

The objective of this audit was to assess the effectiveness of Finance’s administration of travel entitlements provided to Parliamentarians.

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Department of Finance
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Finance
Parliament
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 31 of 2014–15)
Published: Thursday 23 April 2015
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Administration of the Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Program

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of the (former) Department of Industry’s administration of the Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Program.

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Department of Education and Training
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Education
Training
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 29 of 2014–15)
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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Department of the Environment
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Environment
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 23 of 2014–15)
Published: Tuesday 17 February 2015
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Administration of the Early Years Quality Fund

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of the establishment, implementation and operation of the Early Years Quality Fund against the requirements of the Early Years Quality Fund Special Account Act 2013 and the Commonwealth grants administration framework.

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Department of Education and Training; Department of Finance; Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
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Education
Finance
Prime Minister & Cabinet
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 10 of 2014–15)
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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Department of the Environment
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Environment
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 6 of 2014–15)
Published: Thursday 6 November 2014
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Business Continuity Management

The objective of the audit was to assess the adequacy of selected Australian Government entities’ practices and procedures to manage business continuity. To conclude against this objective, the ANAO adopted high-level criteria relating to the entities’ establishment, implementation and review of business continuity arrangements.

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Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Department of Finance, Department of Social Services
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Finance
Infrastructure
Social Services
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 4 of 2014–15)
Published: Wednesday 5 November 2014
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Second Follow-up Audit into the Australian Electoral Commission's Preparation for and Conduct of Federal Elections

The objective of the audit was to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the Australian Electoral Commission’s implementation of those recommendations made in Report No. 28 2009–10 relating to:

  • a more strategic approach to election workforce planning;
  • the suitability and accessibility of polling booths and fresh scrutiny premises; and
  • the transport and storage of completed ballot papers, in respect to matters not fully addressed in ANAO Audit Report No.31 2013–14.
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Australian Electoral Commission
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Finance
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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. 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
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Finance
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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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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
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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
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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
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Finance
Infrastructure
Regional Development
Social Services
Transport
Treasury
Veterans' Affairs
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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
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Environment
Human Services
Indigenous
Social Services
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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
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Education
Employment
Human Services
Indigenous
Social Services
Training
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 6 of 2011–12)
Published: Thursday 15 September 2011
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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
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Education
Employment
Training
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 5 of 2011–12)
Published: Thursday 8 September 2011
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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
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Ageing
Arts
Education
Employment
Environment
Health
Human Services
Indigenous
Prime Minister & Cabinet
Social Services
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 2 of 2011–12)
Published: Thursday 25 August 2011
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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)
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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
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Defence
Training
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 43 of 2007–08)
Published: Tuesday 24 June 2008
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Third Tranche Sale of Telstra Shares

The objectives for the audit of the third tranche sale of Telstra shares were to:

  • assess the extent to which the Government's sale objectives were achieved, including maximising overall value for money;
  • assess the effectiveness of the management of the sale; and
  • identify principles of sound administrative practice to facilitate potential improvements in any future asset sales.
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Department of Finance and Deregulation
Sector 
Finance
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 37 of 2007–08)
Published: Tuesday 3 June 2008
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Management of Credit Cards

The objective of this audit was to assess whether agencies had effectively administered credit cards, including having complied with legislative and internal requirements.

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Agriculture
Communications
Finance
Fisheries
Forestry
Human Services
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 23 of 2007–08)
Published: Thursday 21 February 2008
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The Management of Cost Recovery by Selected Regulators

The objective of the audit was to assess whether selected regulatory agencies have cost recovery procedures and practices which comply with the Government's guidelines. To address this objective, the audit assessed the management of cost recovery against the following criteria:

  • regulatory agencies have clear and consistent cost recovery procedures to identify their activities and costs, and set fees and levies;
  • regulatory agencies have effectively implemented their cost recovery procedures;
  • regulatory agencies regularly monitor and review their cost recovery activities; and
  • regulatory agencies regularly report on their cost recovery.
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NO-DEPTS-LISTED
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Ageing
Attorney-General's
Finance
Health
Industry
Science
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 21 of 2007–08)
Published: Thursday 7 February 2008
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Regional Delivery Model for the Natural Heritage Trust and the National Action Plan for Salinity and Water Quality

The objective of this audit was to assess and report on the administration of the regional delivery of NHT 2 and the NAP.

The scope of the audit encompassed both Environment and DAFF, including the Joint Team of staff from both departments working together under a common management structure for the delivery of both programs. The audit focused on:

  • the implementation of the regional delivery arrangements;
  • governance and financial management for regional delivery; and
  • monitoring, evaluation and reporting on the programs' performance.
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Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts; Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
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Agriculture
Environment
Fisheries
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 9 of 2007–08)
Published: Thursday 4 October 2007
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Australian Apprenticeships

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of DEST's administration of its role in Australian Apprenticeships. To achieve this, the ANAO assessed DEST's performance to determine if DEST:

  • monitored whether Australian Apprenticeships was achieving its objectives;
  • effectively managed the Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Programme; and
  • effectively managed its contracts with Australian Apprenticeships Centres.
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Department of Education, Science and Training
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Education
Training
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 7 of 2007–08)
Published: Thursday 27 September 2007
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The Senate Order for Departmental and Agency Contracts (Calendar Year 2006 Compliance)

The audit objectives were to assess the appropriateness of the use of confidentiality provisions in Australian Government contracts and whether selected agencies had compiled Internet listings of contracts, as required by the Senate Order and agreed to by the Government.

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Across Entities
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Communications
Finance
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 3 of 2007–08)
Published: Thursday 19 July 2007
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Australian Technical Colleges Programme

The audit objective was to form an opinion on the effectiveness of DEST's planning, assessment, and Funding Agreements management for the Australian Technical Colleges programme. At the time of the audit fieldwork (prior to the 2007–08 Budget) the Government had announced the establishment of 21 of the then target of 25 colleges. After fieldwork was completed the Government announced its intention to fund an additional three colleges in three new regions.

The criteria for this audit were designed to test whether DEST's management of the programme complied with its plans, procedures and guidelines, with the Act, and better practices for grants administration. For these purposes, the ANAO focused on DEST's:

  • planning for the implementation of the programme;
  • assessment of proposals to establish and operate the colleges; and
  • management of the Funding Agreements.
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Department of Education, Science and Training
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Education
Science
Training
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 31 of 1995–96)
Published: Monday 24 June 1996
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Environmental Management of Commonwealth Land Site Contamination and Pollution Prevention

The purpose of the audit was to examine the environmental management mechanisms in place across some of the major Commonwealth land management and oversighting entities. In particular, the audit examined Commonwealth environmental management practices to identify current strengths and weaknesses, and provide a framework and direction for the adoption of better practice and continuous improvement. The audit has not been designed to judge past Commonwealth performance using current environmental standards and practices. Rather, the audit focused on encouraging the development of better practice by illustrating the implications and lessons learned from past and present practices.

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Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts; Department of Defence; Department of Transport and Regional Development; Department of Administrative Services; Department of Environment, Sport and Territories
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Arts
Communications
Defence
Environment
Regional Development
Transport
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 29 of 1995–96)
Published: Wednesday 19 June 1996
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Management of the Commercial Estate

The objectives of the audit were to examine and report on the economy, efficiency and administrative effectiveness of AEM's management and administration of the Commonwealth-owned commercial office estate. The ANAO addressed 22 recommendations to AEM, which will remain relevant in the context of the major administrative changes that the Commonwealth's property management function is currently undertaking.

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Australian Estate Management
Sector 
Finance
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 23 of 1995–96)
Published: Friday 17 May 1996
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Procurement of Training Services

The audit examined whether training services purchased by the Department for labour market programs provided value for money.

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Department of Employment, Education, Training and Youth Affairs
Sector 
Education
Science
Training
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 5 of 1995–96)
Published: Tuesday 17 October 1995
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Provision of Hearing Services

The purpose of this audit was to determine whether Australian Hearing Services has in place procedures to monitor the quality of services provided at both its own hearing centres and contractors' sites.

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Australian Hearing Services
Sector 
Finance
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 4 of 1995–96)
Published: Tuesday 17 October 1995
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Regional Office Resourcing and Benefit Processing

This audit reviewed:

  • the methods used by the Department of Social Security (DSS) to determine and allocate staff numbers to Regional Offices. It sought to ascertain whether the allocations resulting from these methods met the demands placed on Regional Offices and the scope for improvement to these methods; and
  • the scope for improvements to the benefit delivery process and other aspects of Regional Office operations that could lead to significant productivity gains or client service benefits.
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Department of Social Security
Sector 
Finance
Social Services
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 3 of 1995–96)
Published: Thursday 21 September 1995
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CES Case Management

This audit reviewed the efficiency and administrative effectiveness of case management in the Department of Employment, Education and Training (DEET) to identify good practices and any areas in need of improvement.

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Department of Employment, Education and Training
Sector 
Education
Employment
Training
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