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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 53 of 2010–11)
Published: Wednesday 22 June 2011
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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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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 44 of 2010–11)
Published: Thursday 26 May 2011
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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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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 35 of 2010–11)
Published: Wednesday 30 March 2011
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The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of DFAT's management of the overseas leased estate. In particular, the audit examined whether DFAT:
- has effective governance, reporting and funding arrangements in place to support the sound management and oversight of the overseas leased estate;
- effectively manages overseas leased chancery and residential property on a day-to-day basis; and
- manages relationships with landlords and attached agencies effectively and adequately consults with stakeholders.
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Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 27 of 2010–11)
Published: Thursday 10 February 2011
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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
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 12 of 2010–11)
Published: Friday 15 October 2010
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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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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 11 of 2010–11)
Published: Thursday 30 September 2010
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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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Across Agencies
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 9 of 2010–11)
Published: Wednesday 29 September 2010
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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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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 44 of 1997–98)
Published: Wednesday 13 May 1998
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The Australian Diplomatic Communications Network was developed to provide a secure communication and automation capability for domestic offices and overseas posts. The audit focussed on project management of the ADCNET project, and in particular:
- how effectively the ADCNET project was managed;
- how effectively project risks were managed; and
- the extent to which project management processes have established whether ADCNET meets the specifications set by, and the expectations held by, DFAT, as well as any lessons to be learnt for this and other future projects.
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Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 35 of 1997–98)
Published: Monday 2 March 1998
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The objective of the audit was to examine the operations of DEETYA International Services with a view to identifying the administrative issues and difficulties experienced by DEETYA in establishing a commercial entity and its subsequent operation within the framework of the Australian Public Service.
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Department of Employment, Education, Training and Youth Affairs
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 33 of 1997–98)
Published: Monday 23 February 1998
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The objective of this audit was to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the Commonwealth's management of the Great Barrier Reef as implemented by the Authority. This audit was undertaken because of the environmental significance of the Great Barrier Reef Region; its growing economic importance; recent changes to the Authority's budget arrangements; and because the Authority had not been subject to a performance audit since its establishment approximately 20 years ago.
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Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority