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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 49 of 2017–18)
Published: Monday 25 June 2018
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Senate Order for Departmental and Entity Contracts (Financial Year 2016–17 Compliance)

The objective of this 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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Australian Electoral Commission (AEC); Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA); Department of Home Affairs; Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities;
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Customs
Environment
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Immigration
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Regional Development
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 41 of 2017–18)
Published: Monday 21 May 2018
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Efficiency through Contestability Programme

The objective of this audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Efficiency through Contestability Programme in supporting entities to improve the efficient delivery of government functions.

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Employment
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 35 of 2017–18)
Published: Tuesday 17 April 2018
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Management of Special Appropriations

The audit objective was to examine entity compliance with regulatory requirements for the establishment and ongoing management of special appropriations.

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Department of Finance; Department of Social Services; Department of Industry, Innovation and Science; Department of Human Services
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Finance
Human Services
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Science
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 33 of 2017–18)
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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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 32 of 2017–18)
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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Policy development
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Environment
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 25 of 2017–18)
Published: Monday 22 January 2018
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Australian Electoral Commission’s Procurement of Services for the Conduct of the 2016 Federal Election

The audit objective was to assess whether the Australian Electoral Commission appropriately established and managed the contracts for the transportation of completed ballot papers and the Senate scanning solution for the 2016 Federal Election.

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Australian Electoral Commission
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Procurement
Sector 
Finance
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 23 of 2017–18)
Published: Tuesday 19 December 2017
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Delivery of the Moorebank Intermodal Terminal

The objective of the audit was to assess whether the contractual arrangements that have been put in place for the delivery of the Moorebank Intermodal Terminal (MIT) will provide value for money and achieve the Australian Government’s policy objectives for the project.

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Moorebank Intermodal Company Limited; Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development; Department of Finance
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Finance
Infrastructure
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Transport
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 20 of 2017–18)
Published: Tuesday 12 December 2017
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Low Emissions Technologies for Fossil Fuels

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science in administering the low emission technologies for fossil fuels (LETFF) program.

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Department of Industry, Innovation and Science
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Environment
Industry
Science
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 18 of 2017–18)
Published: Wednesday 6 December 2017
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Monitoring the Impact of Australian Government School Funding

The objective of the audit was to assess the arrangements established by the Department of Education and Training to monitor the impact of Australian Government school funding.

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Department of Education and Training
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Governance
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Education
Training
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 16 of 2017–18)
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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Department of Communications and the Arts; nbn co limited; Department of Finance
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Service delivery
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Communications
Finance
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 11 of 2017–18)
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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Australian Postal Corporation (Australia Post); Department of Finance; Department of Communications and the Arts
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Service delivery
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Communications
Finance
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 1 of 2017–18)
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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Department of the Environment and Energy
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Governance
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Energy
Environment
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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. 53 of 2010–11)
Published: Wednesday 22 June 2011
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Drought Assistance

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s administration of EC measures and the implementation of the pilot of new drought reform measures.

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Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
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Agriculture
Environment
Social Services
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 44 of 2010–11)
Published: Thursday 26 May 2011
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AusAID's Management of Tertiary Training Assistance

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of AusAID’s management of tertiary training assistance.

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Australian Agency for International Development
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Education
Foreign Affairs
Training
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 38 of 2010–11)
Published: Wednesday 20 April 2011
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Management of the Certificate of Compliance Process in FMA Act Agencies

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of annual Certificate of Compliance processes for FMA Act agencies. To form a conclusion against the audit objective, the audit considered: Finance’s administration of the Certificate process at a whole-of-government level; selected agencies’ annual Certificate processes; and, the design and impact of the Certificate.

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Attorney-General's
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Taxation
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 30 of 2010–11)
Published: Thursday 17 February 2011
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Digital Education Revolution program - National Secondary Schools Computer Fund

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relation's administration of the Digital Education Revolution program, focusing on the major component of the program, the National Secondary Schools Computer Fund.

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Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
Sector 
Education
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 27 of 2010–11)
Published: Thursday 10 February 2011
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Restoring the Balance in the Murray-Darling Basin

The audit examined key aspects of the first four tenders for the RtB program. These tenders provided coverage across the Basin and resulted in expenditure in excess of $1 billion. The 2008–09 tenders included the largest single purchase under the program—$303 million to Twynam Agricultural Group. The audit also examined the Commonwealth's contribution to the purchase of Toorale station, the only purchase outside a tender process.

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Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities
Sector 
Environment
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 25 of 2010–11)
Published: Wednesday 2 February 2011
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Administration of the Trade Training Centres in Schools Program

The audit examined the effectiveness of DEEWR's: administrative framework for the program; management of the application, assessment and funding processes; and monitoring of and reporting on the program's performance.

In order to form an opinion against the audit objective, the ANAO primarily conducted fieldwork and documentation reviews at DEEWR's central office. A stratified random sample (in order to provide for representation from states, territories and school sectors) of 74 applications from Rounds 1 and 2 was also selected for detailed examination. Through this sample, the ANAO sought to determine whether funding applications had been assessed in accordance with the established assessment criteria and that quality assurance mechanisms for the assessment process were effective.

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Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
Sector 
Education
Employment
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 12 of 2010–11)
Published: Friday 15 October 2010
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Home Insulation Program

The objective of this audit was to assess key aspects of the establishment and administration of HIP by DEWHA as well as the transition of the program to DCCEE. All phases of the program were examined with particular emphasis for Phase 2 being given to:

  • program design and implementation;
  • registration and training of installers;
  • payment of rebates; and
  • the compliance strategy underpinning the program.
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Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency; Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts; Medicare Australia
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Environment
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 11 of 2010–11)
Published: Thursday 30 September 2010
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Direct Source Procurement

The objective of the audit was to assess how well agencies had implemented the CPGs and relevant FMA legislation when undertaking Direct Source procurement.

The audit examined whether selected agencies had developed a sound procurement framework; appropriately classified procurement methods when meeting external reporting requirements; implemented the CPGs and relevant legislation when Direct Sourcing; and established effective procurement monitoring and review arrangements.

The ANAO selected four FMA Act agencies to provide a cross-section of the 104 agencies that reported procurement activity in AusTender in
2008–09. The agencies selected for audit were:

  • the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA);
  • the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (Innovation);
  • the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA); and
  • the Australian Crime Commission (ACC).

The ANAO examined a stratified random sample of 645 procurements valued at $10 000 and over, across the four agencies. More detailed testing was undertaken for the 285 Direct Source procurements in the sample.

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Industry
Research
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Social Services
Veterans' Affairs
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 9 of 2010–11)
Published: Wednesday 29 September 2010
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Green Loans Program

On 3 February 2010, Senator Christine Milne wrote to the Auditor General raising concerns about DEWHA's administration of the Green Loans program and requesting a performance audit of the program. Issues raised included: uncapped assessor numbers; problems with the delivery of the program; the quality of assessor training and assessments provided to households; the lack of an audit facility within the program; and equitable access to work under the program.

In light of Senator Milne's request and other concerns in relation to the administration of the program, the Auditor-General agreed on 25 February 2010 to conduct a performance audit of the program. The objective of the audit was to examine key aspects of the establishment and administration of the Green Loans program by DEWHA and the program's transition to DCCEE. Particular emphasis was given to the program's three main elements:

  • training, registration and contracting of assessors;
  • scheduling, conduct, and reporting of home sustainability assessments, and the associated payments to assessors; and
  • provision of green loans to householders, and the associated payments to participating financial institutions.

The audit also examined the extent to which steps had been taken by DEWHA and DCCEE to assess whether the Green Loans program was achieving its objectives.

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Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts; Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
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Environment
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 7 of 2010–11)
Published: Wednesday 22 September 2010
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Confidentiality in Government Contracts: Senate Order for Departmental and Agency Contracts (Calendar Year 2009 Compliance)

The audit objective was to assess the appropriateness of the use and reporting of confidentiality provisions in Australian Government contracts. This included assessing compliance with the Order and following up on the implementation of recommendations made in previous Senate Order audits.

The audit involved three components:

  • an examination of a stratified random sample of 150 contracts listed as containing confidentiality provisions from material and small agencies across the Australian Government to determine whether confidentiality provisions were used and reported appropriately;
  • an examination of all FMA Act agencies' calendar year 2009 contract listings, and ministers' letters of advice, to assess compliance with the requirements of the Order, and check reported instances of excluded contracts; and
  • a follow-up of the implementation of previous audit recommendations relating to the administration of the Senate Order in four agencies. The selected agencies were the: Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID); Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA); Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF); and the Federal Court of Australia (Federal Court). The selected agencies were audited in one of the ANAO's previous five audits of Senate Order compliance.
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Finance
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Forestry
Indigenous
Social Services
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 42 of 1998–99)
Published: Wednesday 26 May 1999
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Establishment and Operation of Green Corps

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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Education
Science
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