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Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 37 of 2019–20)
Published: Thursday 28 May 2020
Published

Procurement of Garrison Support and Welfare Services

The audit objective was to assess whether the Department of Homes Affairs has appropriately managed the procurement of garrison support and welfare services for offshore processing centres in Nauru and PNG (Manus Island).

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Entity 
Department of Home Affairs
Contact 

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Activity 
Procurement
Sector 
Border
Immigration
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Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 17 of 2019–20)
Published: Thursday 12 December 2019
Published

Delivery of the Humanitarian Settlement Program

The objective of this audit was to examine whether the Humanitarian Settlement Program (HSP) is being delivered effectively. 

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Entity 
Department of Home Affairs
Contact 

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Activity 
Service delivery
Sector 
Immigration
Social Services
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Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 5 of 2019–20)
Published: Thursday 1 August 2019
Published

Australian Research Council’s Administration of the National Competitive Grants Program

The objective of this audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Australian Research Council’s (ARC’s) administration of the National Competitive Grants Program (NCGP).

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Entity 
Australian Research Council
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Activity 
Grants administration
Sector 
Research
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Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 41 of 2018–19)
Published: Wednesday 29 May 2019
Published

Coordination Arrangements of Australian Government Entities Operating in Torres Strait

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the coordination arrangements of key Australian Government entities operating in Torres Strait.

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Entity 
Across entities
Contact 

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Activity 
Service delivery
Sector 
Agriculture
Customs
Fisheries
Foreign Affairs
Immigration
Indigenous
Trade
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Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 32 of 2018–19)
Published: Friday 29 March 2019
Published

Addressing Illegal Phoenix Activity

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Phoenix Taskforce to combat illegal phoenix activities.

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Entity 
Across Entities
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Activity 
Regulation
Sector 
Attorney-General's
Cross Government
Employment
Taxation
Treasury
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Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 25 of 2018–19)
Published: Monday 11 February 2019
Published

Efficiency of the Processing of Applications for Citizenship by Conferral

The objective of the audit was to examine the efficiency of the processing of applications for citizenship by conferral by the Department of Home Affairs.

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Entity 
Department of Home Affairs
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Activity 
Service delivery
Sector 
Immigration
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Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 49 of 2017–18)
Published: Monday 25 June 2018
Published

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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Entity 
Australian Electoral Commission (AEC); Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA); Department of Home Affairs; Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities;
Contact 

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Activity 
Governance
Sector 
Customs
Environment
Finance
Immigration
Infrastructure
Regional Development
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Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 45 of 2017–18)
Published: Wednesday 6 June 2018
Published

The Integration of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection and the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service

The objective of the audit was to examine the effectiveness of the integration of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) and the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service.

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Entity 
Department of Home Affairs
Contact 

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Activity 
Governance
Sector 
Border
Immigration
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Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 41 of 2017–18)
Published: Monday 21 May 2018
Published

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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Entity 
Across Entities
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Activity 
Policy development
Sector 
Employment
Finance
Foreign Affairs
Health
Social Services
Trade
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Type of content 
Assurance review  (Auditor-General Report No. 40 of 2017–18)
Published: Tuesday 15 May 2018
Published

Achieving Value for Money from the Fair Entitlements Guarantee Recovery Program

The objective of this review was to determine whether the establishment and early implementation of the Fair Entitlements Guarantee Recovery Program by the Department of Jobs and Small Business has provided a sound basis for achieving value for money.

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Entity 
Department of Jobs and Small Business
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Sector 
Employment
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Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 33 of 2017–18)
Published: Wednesday 28 March 2018
Published

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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Entity 
Across Entities
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Activity 
Governance
Sector 
Employment
Energy
Environment
Finance
Foreign Affairs
Health
Trade
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Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 14 of 2017–18)
Published: Tuesday 31 October 2017
Published

The Design and Implementation of the Community Development Programme

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the transition of the Remote Jobs and Communities Programme to the Community Development Programme, including whether the Community Development Programme is well designed and administered effectively and efficiently.

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Entity 
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet; Department of Employment; Department of Human Services
Contact 

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Activity 
Service delivery
Sector 
Employment
Human Services
Prime Minister & Cabinet
Social Services
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Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 6 of 2017–18)
Published: Tuesday 15 August 2017
Published

The Management of Risk by Public Sector Entities

The audit objective was to assess how effectively the selected public sector entities manage risk.

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Entity 
Department of Employment; Department of Health; Australian Communications and Media Authority; Australian Fisheries Management Authority
Contact 

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Activity 
Governance
Sector 
Agriculture
Communications
Employment
Health
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Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 4 of 2017–18)
Published: Wednesday 12 July 2017
Published

jobactive: Design and Monitoring

The audit objective was to assess whether the Department of Employment effectively designed and monitors the progress of the jobactive program.

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Entity 
Department of Employment
Contact 

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Activity 
Service delivery
Sector 
Employment
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Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 51 of 2016–17)
Published: Monday 22 May 2017
Published

Administration of Youth Allowance (Student) and ABSTUDY

The audit Administration of ABSTUDY and the audit Administration of Youth Allowance have been combined to table as one report titled Administration of ABSTUDY and Administration of Youth Allowance.

The objective of both audits was to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the Department of Social Services’ and the Department of Human Services’ program administration.

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Entity 
Department of Social Services; Department of Human Services
Contact 

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Activity 
Service delivery
Sector 
Education
Employment
Human Services
Social Services
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Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 42 of 2016–17)
Published: Wednesday 15 March 2017
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Cybersecurity Follow-up Audit

The audit objective was to re-assess the three entities' compliance with the 'Top Four' mandatory strategies in the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM). The audit also aims to examine the typical challenges faced by entities to achieve and maintain their desired ICT security posture.

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Entity 
Australian Taxation Office; Department of Human Services; Department of Immigration and Border Protection
Contact 

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Activity 
Governance
Sector 
Border
Human Services
Immigration
Taxation
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Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 39 of 2016–17)
Published: Monday 27 February 2017
Published

The Australian Border Force’s Use of Statutory Powers

The audit objective was to assess the establishment and administration of the Australian Border Force’s framework to ensure the lawful exercise of powers in accordance with applicable legislation.

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Entity 
Department of Immigration and Border Protection
Contact 

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Activity 
Governance
Sector 
Border
Immigration
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Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 32 of 2016–17)
Published: Tuesday 17 January 2017
Published

Offshore Processing Centres in Nauru and Papua New Guinea: Contract Management of Garrison Support and Welfare Services

The audit objective was to assess whether the Department of Immigration and Border Protection adopted sound contract management practices for the delivery of garrison support and welfare services for offshore processing centres in Nauru and Manus Island.

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Entity 
Department of Immigration and Border Protection
Contact 

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Activity 
Procurement
Sector 
Border
Immigration
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Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 25 of 2016–17)
Published: Wednesday 9 November 2016
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The Shared Services Centre

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Employment and the Department of Education and Training's administration of the Shared Services Centre to achieve efficiencies and deliver value to its customers.

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Entity 
Department of Employment; Department of Education and Training
Contact 

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Activity 
Governance
Sector 
Education
Employment
Training
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Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 22 of 2016–17)
Published: Wednesday 19 October 2016
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Government Advertising: March 2013 to June 2015

The objectives of the audit were to:

  • assess the effectiveness of the ongoing administration of the Australian Government’s campaign advertising framework; and
  • assess the effectiveness of the selected entities’ administration in developing advertising campaigns and implementing key processes against the requirements of the campaign advertising framework applying at the time, and relevant legal and government policy requirements.
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Entity 
Department of Finance; Department of the Treasury; Department of Education and Training; Department of Immigration and Border Protection
Contact 

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Activity 
Governance
Sector 
Border
Education
Finance
Immigration
Treasury
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Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 16 of 2016–17)
Published: Tuesday 13 September 2016
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Offshore Processing Centres in Nauru and Papua New Guinea: Procurement of Garrison Support and Welfare Services

The objective of the audit was to assess whether the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) had appropriately managed the procurement of garrison support and welfare services at offshore processing centres in Nauru and Papua New Guinea (Manus Island); and whether the processes adopted met the requirements of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) including consideration and achievement of value for money.

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Entity 
Department of Immigration and Border Protection
Contact 

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Activity 
Procurement
Sector 
Border
Immigration
Read published report
Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 13 of 2016–17)
Published: Thursday 1 September 2016
Published

Delivery of Health Services in Onshore Immigration Detention

The objective of this audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s administration of health services in onshore immigration detention.

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Entity 
Department of Immigration and Border Protection
Contact 

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Activity 
Service delivery
Sector 
Border
Immigration
Read published report
Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 8 of 2016–17)
Published: Wednesday 31 August 2016
Published

Controls over Credit Card Use

The objective of the audit was to assess whether select Australian Government entities are effectively managing and controlling the use of Commonwealth credit and other transaction cards for official purposes in accordance with legislative and policy requirements.

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Entity 
Department of Immigration and Border Protection; Fair Work Ombudsman; Australian Public Service Commission
Contact 

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Activity 
Governance
Sector 
Border
Immigration
Prime Minister & Cabinet
Read published report
Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 13 of 2015–16)
Published: Thursday 10 December 2015
Published

Managing Compliance with Visa Conditions

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s (DIBP) management of compliance with visa conditions. To form a conclusion against this objective, the ANAO assessed whether DIBP:

  • effectively manages risk and intelligence related to visa holders’ non-compliance with their visa conditions;
  • promotes voluntary compliance through targeted campaigns and services that are appropriate and accessible to the community;
  • conducts onshore compliance activities that are effective and appropriately targeted; and
  • has effective administrative arrangements to support visa holders’ compliance with their visa conditions.
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Entity 
Department of Immigration and Border Protection
Contact 

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Activity 
Regulation
Sector 
Border
Immigration
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Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 1 of 2015–16)
Published: Wednesday 8 July 2015
Published

Procurement Initiatives to Support Outcomes for Indigenous Australians

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the administration of procurement initiatives to support opportunities for Indigenous Australians.

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Entity 
Department of Defence; Australian Taxation Office; Department of Human Services; Department of Employment; Department of Industry and Science; and Department of Education and Training
Contact 

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Activity 
Governance
Sector 
Defence
Education
Employment
Human Services
Indigenous
Industry
Prime Minister & Cabinet
Science
Social Services
Taxation
Training
Treasury
Read published report
Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 47 of 2014–15)
Published: Wednesday 10 June 2015
Published

Verifying Identity in the Citizenship Program

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s identity verification arrangements for applicants in the Citizenship Program.

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Entity 
Department of Immigration and Border Protection
Contact 

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Sector 
Border
Immigration
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Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 32 of 2014–15)
Published: Thursday 23 April 2015
Published

Administration of the Fair Entitlements Guarantee

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Employment’s administration of the Fair Entitlements Guarantee.

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Entity 
Department of Employment
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Sector 
Employment
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Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 28 of 2014–15)
Published: Wednesday 15 April 2015
Published

Management of Interpreting Services

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection in delivering high quality interpreting services to its clients.

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Entity 
Department of Immigration and Border Protection; Department of Social Services
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Sector 
Border
Immigration
Social Services
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Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 20 of 2014–15)
Published: Thursday 5 February 2015
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Administration of the Tariff Concession System

The objective of the audit was to assess the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service's administration of the Tariff Concession System.

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Entity 
Australian Customs and Border Protection Service
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Sector 
Border
Customs
Immigration
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Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 13 of 2014–15)
Published: Tuesday 16 December 2014
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Management of the Cape Class Patrol Boat Program

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service's management of the Cape Class patrol boat program.

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Entity 
Australian Customs and Border Protection Service
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Sector 
Border
Customs
Immigration
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Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 3 of 2014–15)
Published: Thursday 30 October 2014
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Fraud Control Arrangements

The audit objective was to examine the selected entities’ effectiveness in implementing entity-wide fraud control arrangements, including compliance with the requirements of the 2011 Commonwealth Fraud Control Guidelines (2011 Guidelines), and the overall administration of the fraud control framework by the Attorney-General’s Department.

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Entity 
Across Entities
Sector 
Defence
Employment
Trade
Veterans' Affairs
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Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 1 of 2014–15)
Published: Thursday 18 September 2014
Published

Confidentiality in Government Contracts: Senate Order for Departmental and Agency Contracts (Calendar Year 2013 Compliance)

The objective of the 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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Entity 
Across Entities
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Sector 
Attorney-General's
Border
Communications
Immigration
Treasury
Read published report
Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 47 of 2013–14)
Published: Monday 23 June 2014
Published

Managing Conflicts of Interest in FMA Agencies

The audit objective was to determine whether Australian Government agencies were implementing appropriate policies and processes to identify and manage conflicts of interest.

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Entity 
Across Agencies
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Sector 
Agriculture
Communications
Defence
Education
Employment
Environment
Finance
Foreign Affairs
Health
Human Services
Immigration
Industry
Infrastructure
Prime Minister & Cabinet
Regional Development
Social Services
Treasury
Veterans' Affairs
Read published report
Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 37 of 2013–14)
Published: Wednesday 11 June 2014
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Management of Services Delivered by Job Services Australia

The audit objective was to assess the Department of Employment’s management of the effectiveness and quality of employment services delivered by Job Services Australia providers.

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Entity 
Department of Employment
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Sector 
Employment
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Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 33 of 2013–14)
Published: Thursday 29 May 2014
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Indigenous Employment in Australian Government Entities

The objective of this audit was to determine whether Australian Government entities were implementing effective strategies to support increased Indigenous employment.

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Entity 
Across Agencies
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Sector 
Agriculture
Communications
Defence
Education
Employment
Finance
Foreign Affairs
Health
Human Services
Immigration
Indigenous
Prime Minister & Cabinet
Regional Development
Treasury
Veterans' Affairs
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Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 20 of 2013–14)
Published: Thursday 20 February 2014
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Management of the Central Movement Alert List: Follow-on Audit

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection's (DIBP’s) management of the Central Movement Alert List (CMAL) system, having particular regard to the recommendations contained in Audit Report No. 35 of 2008–09.

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Entity 
Department of Immigration and Border Protection
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Sector 
Border
Immigration
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Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 55 of 2012–13)
Published: Wednesday 26 June 2013
Published

Indigenous Employment: The Australian Government's Contribution to the Australian Employment Covenant

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations’ management of the Australian Government’s contribution to the Covenant. The scope of the audit is the Australian Government’s role in the initial establishment of the Covenant and its ongoing contribution through other employment programs.

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Entity 
Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
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Sector 
Employment
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Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 45 of 2012–13)
Published: Monday 17 June 2013
Published

Cross-Agency Coordination of Employment Programs

The audit objective was to assess the administrative effectiveness of the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations(DEEWR), Department of Human Services (DHS) partnership arrangement in supporting the delivery of employment programs.

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Entity 
Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations; Department of Human Services
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Sector 
Employment
Human Services
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Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 43 of 2012–13)
Published: Wednesday 12 June 2013
Published

Establishment, Implementation and Administration of the General Component of the Local Jobs Stream of the Jobs Fund

The objective of the audit was to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the establishment, implementation and administration of the general component of the Local Jobs stream of the Jobs Fund, with a particular focus on the establishment of program objectives and the extent to which approved grants have demonstrably contributed to the cost-effective achievement of those objectives.

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Entity 
Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
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Sector 
Employment
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Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 27 of 2012–13)
Published: Tuesday 9 April 2013
Published

Administration of the Research Block Grants Program

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of DIISTRE’s administration of the Research Block Grant schemes. The department’s performance was assessed against the following criteria:

  • the schemes are effectively planned and administered;
  • the processes and systems used for calculating and distributing funds reflect the allocation criteria specified for each scheme; and
  • compliance with scheme guidelines is monitored and scheme performance and contribution to the broader goals of the RBG program is assessed.
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Entity 
Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education
Sector 
Industry
Research
Science
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Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 22 of 2012–13)
Published: Thursday 21 February 2013
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Administration of the Tasmanian Forests Intergovernmental Agreement Contractors Voluntary Exit Grants Program

The objective of the audit was to examine the effectiveness of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s administration of the Tasmanian Forests Intergovernmental Agreement Contractors Voluntary Exit Grants Program.

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Entity 
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Sector 
Environment
Forestry
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Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 21 of 2012–13)
Published: Monday 11 February 2013
Published

Individual Management Services Provided to People in Immigration Detention

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of DIAC’s management of individual management services provided to people in immigration detention.

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Entity 
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Sector 
Immigration
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Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 20 of 2012–13)
Published: Tuesday 5 February 2013
Published

Administration of the Domestic Fishing Compliance Program

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Australian Fisheries Management Authority’s administration of its Domestic Fishing Compliance Program.

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Entity 
Australian Fisheries Management Authority
Sector 
Agriculture
Fisheries
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Type of content 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 14 of 2012–13)
Published: Tuesday 18 December 2012
Published

Delivery of Workplace Relations Services by the Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of FWO’s administration of education and compliance services in relation to the Fair Work Act 2009.

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Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman
Sector 
Employment
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 7 of 2012–13)
Published: Wednesday 3 October 2012
Published

Improving Access to Child Care — the Community Support Program

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations' administration of the Community Support Program. The program aims to improve access to child care, especially in areas where the market would otherwise fail to provide services.

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Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
Sector 
Education
Employment
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 46 of 2011–12)
Published: Wednesday 20 June 2012
Published

Administration of the Northern Australia Quarantine Strategy

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s administration of the Northern Australia Quarantine Strategy. The ANAO examined whether the department had established effective:

  • administrative and governance arrangements to support NAQS;
  • processes for identifying biosecurity risks and conducting scientific activities to address identified risks;
  • arrangements for managing the quarantine aspects of Torres Strait border movements; and
  • public awareness activities that reflect identified biosecurity risks and support the program’s objectives.
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Entity 
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Sector 
Agriculture
Fisheries
Forestry
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 26 of 2011–12)
Published: Thursday 9 February 2012
Published

Capacity Development for Indigenous Service Delivery

The objective of the audit was to assess the extent to which FaHCSIA, DEEWR and DoHA seek to reduce service delivery risks posed by capacity constraints in Indigenous organisations.

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Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations and Department of Health and Ageing
Sector 
Ageing
Education
Employment
Health
Indigenous
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 10 of 2011–12)
Published: Thursday 3 November 2011
Published

Administration of the National Partnership on Early Childhood Education

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of DEEWR‘s administration of the initial phases of the NP ECE. The high-level criteria used to make this assessment were the appropriateness of DEEWR‘s:

  • establishment of a sound foundation for implementation, including implementation plans, monitoring arrangements and an Indigenous strategy for universal access; and
  • ongoing monitoring and support activities, including assessing progress reports, making payments, maintaining relationships, improving data quality and public reporting.
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Entity 
Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
Sector 
Education
Employment
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 9 of 2011–12)
Published: Thursday 20 October 2011
Published

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
Sector 
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
Published

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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Entity 
Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
Sector 
Education
Employment
Training
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 5 of 2011–12)
Published: Thursday 8 September 2011
Published

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
Published

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
Sector 
Ageing
Arts
Education
Employment
Environment
Health
Human Services
Indigenous
Prime Minister & Cabinet
Social Services
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 55 of 2010–11)
Published: Thursday 23 June 2011
Published

Administering the Character Requirements of the Migration Act 1958

The objective of this audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship's (DIAC) administration of the character requirements of the Migration Act.

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Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Sector 
Immigration
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 46 of 2010–11)
Published: Tuesday 31 May 2011
Published

Management of Student Visas

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of DIAC’s management of the student visa program. Three key areas were examined in the audit: the processing of student visa applications; ensuring compliance with student visa conditions; and cooperation between DIAC and DEEWR.

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Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Sector 
Border
Immigration
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 25 of 2010–11)
Published: Wednesday 2 February 2011
Published

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. 16 of 2010–11)
Published: Thursday 25 November 2010
Published

Centrelink's Role in the Process of Appeal to the Social Security Appeals Tribunal and to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal

The objective of the audit was to assess whether, in relation to appeals to the SSAT and the AAT, Centrelink undertakes its role effectively, so as to support the timely implementation of the Tribunals' decisions about customers' entitlements. In assessing Centrelink's performance, the ANAO examined whether:

  • the information provided by Centrelink, in relation to appeals to the SSAT and the AAT, effectively supported customers' and Tribunals' decision-making;
  • the relationships and administrative arrangements between Centrelink, DEEWR and FaHCSIA supported the effective management of the appeal process and the capture of issues that may have broader implications for legislation, policy and service delivery; and
  • Centrelink implemented SSAT and AAT decisions in an effective and timely manner.

The audit focused on the external review and appeal mechanisms and completes the cycle of audits on Centrelink's review and appeal system. The audit examined those appeals where an implementation action was required and did not consider SSAT and AAT appeals that were dismissed, withdrawn or were not within the Tribunals' jurisdiction.

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Entity 
Centrelink; Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations; Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Sector 
Centrelink
Employment
Indigenous
Social Services
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 11 of 2010–11)
Published: Thursday 30 September 2010
Published

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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Across Agencies
Sector 
Finance
Industry
Research
Science
Social Services
Veterans' Affairs
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 7 of 2010–11)
Published: Wednesday 22 September 2010
Published

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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Entity 
NO-DEPTS-LISTED
Sector 
Agriculture
Finance
Fisheries
Forestry
Indigenous
Social Services
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 47 of 2009–10)
Published: Wednesday 23 June 2010
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Management of Live Animal Imports

The audit objective was to examine how effectively the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) manages the importation of live animals into Australia.

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Entity 
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Sector 
Agriculture
Fisheries
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 44 of 2009–10)
Published: Wednesday 16 June 2010
Published

Administration of the Tax Obligations of Non-Residents

The audit objective was to assess the Tax Office's effectiveness in administering the tax obligations of non-residents.

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Australian Taxation Office
Sector 
Immigration
Taxation
Treasury
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