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Type of content: 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 14 of 2018–2019)
Published: Wednesday 5 December 2018
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Joint Strike Fighter — Introduction into Service and Sustainment Planning

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Defence’s preparations for the introduction of the Joint Strike Fighter into Australian service and its subsequent sustainment. 

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Entity: 
Department of Defence
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Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 6 of 2018–2019)
Published: Tuesday 11 September 2018
Published

Army’s Protected Mobility Vehicle — Light

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness and value for money of Defence’s acquisition of light protected vehicles, under Defence project Land 121 Phase 4.

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Entity: 
Department of Defence
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Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 53 of 2017–2018)
Published: Thursday 28 June 2018
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Cyber Resilience

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the management of cyber risks by the Department of the Treasury, National Archives of Australia and Geoscience Australia.

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Entity: 
Department of the Treasury; National Archives of Australia; Geoscience Australia
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Attorney-General's
Science
Treasury
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 52 of 2017–2018)
Published: Wednesday 27 June 2018
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Efficiency of Veterans Service Delivery by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs

The objective of this audit was to assess whether the Department of Veterans’ Affairs is efficiently delivering services to veterans and their dependents.

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Entity: 
Department of Veterans' Affairs
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Defence
Veterans' Affairs
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 44 of 2017–2018)
Published: Tuesday 29 May 2018
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Defence’s Management of Sustainment Products—Health Materiel and Combat Rations

The audit objective was to review the effectiveness of the Department of Defence’s (Defence) arrangements for delivering selected non-platform sustainment.

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Entity: 
Department of Defence
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Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 43 of 2017–2018)
Published: Tuesday 29 May 2018
Published

Domestic Passenger Screening—Follow-Up

The objective of this audit was to examine the extent to which the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development, now the Department of Home Affairs (the Department) has implemented the recommendations made by the ANAO in Audit Report #5 2016–17, Passenger Security Screening at Domestic Airports.

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Department of Home Affairs
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Aviation
Infrastructure
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 39 of 2017–2018)
Published: Monday 14 May 2018
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Naval Construction Programs—Mobilisation

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness to date of the Department of Defence's (Defence) planning for the mobilisation of its continuous shipbuilding programs in Australia.

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Entity: 
Department of Defence
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Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 36 of 2017–2018)
Published: Monday 23 April 2018
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Corporate Planning in the Australian Public Sector 2017–18

The audit objective was to assess entities’ progress in implementing the corporate planning requirement under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 and related PGPA Rule 2014.

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Entity: 
Department of the Treasury; Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre; The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation; Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman
Contact: 

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Attorney-General's
Industry
Prime Minister & Cabinet
Science
Taxation
Treasury
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 35 of 2017–2018)
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
Industry
Science
Social Services
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Type of content: 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 34 of 2017–2018)
Published: Tuesday 17 April 2018
Published

Defence’s Implementation of the First Principles Review

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of Defence’s implementation of the First Principles Review.

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Entity: 
Department of Defence
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Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 28 of 2017–2018)
Published: Monday 19 February 2018
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Defence’s Procurement of Fuels, Petroleum, Oils, Lubricants, and Card Services

The audit objective was to assess whether Defence achieves value for money in the procurement of fuels.

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Entity: 
Department of Defence
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Defence
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Major projects report  (Auditor-General Report No. 26 of 2017–2018)
Published: Tuesday 23 January 2018
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2016-17 Major Projects Report

The objective of this report is to provide the Auditor‐General’s independent assurance over the status of the selected Major Projects. The status of the selected Major Projects is reported in the Statement by the Secretary of Defence and the Project Data Summary Sheets (PDSSs) prepared by Defence, in accordance with the Guidelines endorsed by the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA).

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Department of Defence
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Defence
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Type of content: 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 20 of 2017–2018)
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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Entity: 
Department of Industry, Innovation and Science
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Industry
Science
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Type of content: 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 10 of 2017–2018)
Published: Wednesday 27 September 2017
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Design and Monitoring of the National Innovation and Science Agenda

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of the design process and monitoring arrangements for the National Innovation and Science Agenda by the relevant entities.

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Entity: 
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet; Department of Industry, Innovation and Science; Innovation and Science Australia
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Industry
Prime Minister & Cabinet
Science
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Type of content: 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 2 of 2017–2018)
Published: Tuesday 11 July 2017
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Defence’s Management of Materiel Sustainment

The objective of the audit was to assess whether Defence has a fit-for-purpose framework for the management of materiel sustainment.

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Entity: 
Defence
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Defence
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Type of content: 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 52 of 2016–2017)
Published: Tuesday 23 May 2017
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Managing Underperformance in the Australian Public Service

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of the management of underperformance in the Australian Public Service (APS) and identify opportunities for improvement.

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Entity: 
Across Entities
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Agriculture
Attorney-General's
Cross Government
Industry
Prime Minister & Cabinet
Science
Social Services
Treasury
Veterans' Affairs
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 48 of 2016–2017)
Published: Thursday 27 April 2017
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Future Submarine — Competitive Evaluation Process

The objective of this audit was to assess the effectiveness of Defence’s design and implementation of arrangements to select a preferred Strategic Partner for the Future Submarines Program.

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Entity: 
Department of Defence
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Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 46 of 2016–2017)
Published: Monday 10 April 2017
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Conduct of the OneSKY Tender

The objective of this audit was to assess whether the OneSKY tender was conducted so as to provide value with public resources and achieve required timeframes for the effective replacement of the existing air traffic management platforms.

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Entity: 
Airservices Australia; Department of Defence
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Aviation
Defence
Finance
Infrastructure
Transport
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Type of content: 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 44 of 2016–2017)
Published: Monday 27 March 2017
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Army’s Workforce Management

The objective of this audit was to assess the effectiveness of Army’s workforce planning.

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Entity: 
Department of Defence
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Defence
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Type of content: 
Major projects report  (Auditor-General Report No. 40 of 2016–2017)
Published: Tuesday 28 February 2017
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2015-16 Major Projects Report

The objective of this report was to provide the Auditor‐General’s independent assurance over the status of the selected Major Projects, as reflected in the Statement by the Secretary of Defence, and the Project Data Summary Sheets (PDSSs) prepared by Defence, in accordance with the Guidelines endorsed by the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit.

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Entity: 
Department of Defence
Defence
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Type of content: 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 29 of 2016–2017)
Published: Wednesday 14 December 2016
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Design and Implementation of Defence's Base Services Contracts

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of Defence’s design and implementation of the Base Services contracts.

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Entity: 
Department of Defence
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Defence
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Type of content: 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 28 of 2016–2017)
Published: Monday 28 November 2016
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Collection of North West Shelf Royalty Revenue

The audit objective was to assess whether the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science has effectively and efficiently administered the collection of North West Shelf royalty revenues.

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Entity: 
Department of Industry, Innovation and Science
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Industry
Science
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Type of content: 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 21 of 2016–2017)
Published: Monday 17 October 2016
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Reforming the Disposal of Specialist Military Equipment

The audit objective was to assess Defence’s implementation of the five recommendations in  ANAO Report No.19 2014-15 Management of the Disposal of Specialist Military Equipment and the related recommendation in JCPAA  Report 449 Review of Auditor-General's Reports Nos. 1-23 (2014-15).

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Entity: 
Department of Defence
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Defence
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Type of content: 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 18 of 2016–2017)
Published: Tuesday 27 September 2016
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Confidentiality in Government Contracts: Senate Order for Entity Contracts (Calendar Year 2015 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: 
Department of Defence; Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; Department of Agriculture and Water Resources; Department of Health
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Agriculture
Defence
Foreign Affairs
Health
Trade
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Type of content: 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 11 of 2016–2017)
Published: Thursday 1 September 2016
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Tiger—Army's Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter

The objective of the audit was to examine Defence’s progress since 2007 in introducing into service a fully capable Tiger fleet and cost-effective sustainment arrangements.

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Entity: 
Department of Defence
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Defence
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Type of content: 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 6 of 2016–2017)
Published: Wednesday 31 August 2016
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Corporate Planning in the Australian Public Sector 2015–16

The objective of the audit was to assess progress in implementing the corporate plan requirement under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.

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Entity: 
Across Entities
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Aviation
Environment
Finance
Foreign Affairs
Health
Trade
Treasury
Veterans' Affairs
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Type of content: 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 1 of 2016–2017)
Published: Wednesday 31 August 2016
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Procurement of the International Centre for Complex Project Management to Assist on the OneSKY Australia Program

The audit objective was to examine whether Airservices Australia has effective procurement arrangements in place, with a particular emphasis on whether consultancy contracts entered into with International Centre for Complex Project Management (ICCPM) in association with the OneSKY Australia project were effectively administered.

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Entity: 
Airservices Australia
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Aviation
Infrastructure
Regional Development
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 37 of 2015–2016)
Published: Thursday 5 May 2016
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Cyber Resilience

The audit objective was to assess selected entities’ compliance with the four mandatory ICT security strategies in the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM).

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Entity: 
Australian Federal Police (AFP); Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC); Department of Agriculture and Water Resources; Department of Industry, Innovation and Science
Contact: 

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Agriculture
Attorney-General's
Industry
Science
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 33 of 2015–2016)
Published: Thursday 5 May 2016
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Defence's Management of Credit and Other Transaction Cards

The audit objective was to assess whether Defence is effectively controlling the use of Commonwealth credit cards for official purposes in accordance with legislative and policy requirements.

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Entity: 
Department of Defence
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Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 32 of 2015–2016)
Published: Thursday 5 May 2016
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Administration of Rehabilitation Services under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Veterans' Affairs and Department of Defence's administration of rehabilitation services under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004.

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Entity: 
Department of Defence; Department of Veterans' Affairs
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Defence
Veterans' Affairs
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Type of content: 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 29 of 2015–2016)
Published: Wednesday 4 May 2016
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Implementing the Deregulation Agenda: Cutting Red Tape

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of selected departments’ implementation of deregulation initiatives.

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Entity: 
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet; Department of Communications and the Arts; Department of Health; Department of Industry, Innovation and Science
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Communications
Health
Industry
Prime Minister & Cabinet
Science
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 26 of 2015–2016)
Published: Tuesday 15 March 2016
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Defence's Management of the Mulwala Propellant Facility

The audit objective is to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Defence's management of the Mulwala Redevelopment Project.

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Entity: 
Department of Defence
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Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 25 of 2015–2016)
Published: Tuesday 15 March 2016
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Delivery and Evaluation of Grant Programmes

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of the selected entities:

  • management of the delivery of projects awarded funding under four programmes where ANAO has previously audited the application assessment and selection processes; and
  • development and implementation of evaluation strategies for each of those programmes.
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Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development; Department of Industry and Science; Department of Social Services
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Industry
Infrastructure
Regional Development
Science
Social Services
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 21 of 2015–2016)
Published: Wednesday 10 February 2016
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Administration of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation's Gift to the Science and Industry Endowment Fund

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of the administration of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation's (CSIRO's) Gift to the Science and Industry Endowment Fund.

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Entity: 
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
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Industry
Science
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 20 of 2015–2016)
Published: Wednesday 3 February 2016
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Defence Industry Support and Skill Development Programs

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of Defence’s administration of industry support and skill development programs.

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Entity: 
Department of Defence
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Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 19 of 2015–2016)
Published: Tuesday 2 February 2016
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Managing Science and Technology Work for Defence - Defence Science and Technology Group

The objective of this audit was to assess how effectively the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) administers the science and technology work it undertakes for the Australian Defence Organisation.

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Entity: 
Department of Defence
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Defence
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Major projects report  (Auditor-General Report No. 16 of 2015–2016)
Published: Friday 15 January 2016
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2014-15 Major Projects Report

The objective of this report is to provide the Auditor-General’s independent assurance over the status of the selected Major Projects, as reflected in the Statement by the Secretary of Defence, and the Project Data Summary Sheets (PDSSs) prepared by Defence, in accordance with the Guidelines endorsed by the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit.

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Entity: 
Department of Defence
Contact: 

Michael White, Executive Director, Phone (02) 6203 7393

Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 9 of 2015–2016)
Published: Tuesday 24 November 2015
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Test and Evaluation of Major Defence Equipment Acquisitions

The audit objectives were to examine the effectiveness of Defence’s management of the test and evaluation (T&E) aspects of its major capital equipment acquisition program; and to report on Defence’s progress in implementing T&E recommendations made in the Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee’s August 2012 report, Procurement procedures for Defence capital projects.

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Department of Defence
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Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 5 of 2015–2016)
Published: Thursday 22 October 2015
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Implementation of Audit Recommendations

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs monitoring and implementation of ANAO and internal performance audit recommendations.

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Department of Veterans' Affairs
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Defence
Veterans' Affairs
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Type of content: 
Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 1 of 2015–2016)
Published: Wednesday 8 July 2015
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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
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Defence
Education
Employment
Human Services
Indigenous
Industry
Prime Minister & Cabinet
Science
Social Services
Taxation
Training
Treasury
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 52 of 2014–2015)
Published: Thursday 25 June 2015
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Australian Defence Force's Medium and Heavy Vehicle Fleet Replacement (Land 121 Phase 3B)

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of Defence’s management of the acquisition of medium and heavy vehicles, associated modules and trailers for the Australian Defence Force.

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Entity: 
Department of Defence; Defence Materiel Organisation
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Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 50 of 2014–2015)
Published: Wednesday 10 June 2015
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Administration of the Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the administration of the Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme by the Department of Defence and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

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Department of Defence; Department of Veterans' Affairs
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Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 45 of 2014–2015)
Published: Tuesday 9 June 2015
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Central Administration of Security Vetting

The audit objective was to examine whether the Department of Defence provides an efficient and effective security vetting service for Australian Government entities through the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency.

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Department of Defence
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Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 40 of 2014–2015)
Published: Wednesday 3 June 2015
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Transport Services for Veterans

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs administration of the Repatriation Transport Scheme.

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Entity: 
Department of Veterans' Affairs
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Defence
Veterans' Affairs
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 30 of 2014–2015)
Published: Tuesday 21 April 2015
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Materiel Sustainment Agreements

The audit objective was to examine Defence’s administration of Materiel Sustainment Agreements (MSAs) and the contribution made by MSAs to the effective sustainment of specialist military equipment.

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Department of Defence; Defence Materiel Organisation
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Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 27 of 2014–2015)
Published: Tuesday 10 March 2015
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Electronic Health Records for Defence Personnel

The objective of the audit was to examine the effectiveness of the Department of Defence’s planning, budgeting and implementation of an electronic health records solution for Defence personnel.

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Department of Defence
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Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 19 of 2014–2015)
Published: Thursday 5 February 2015
Published

Management of the Disposal of Specialist Military Equipment

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Defence's management of the disposal of specialist military equipment.

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Department of Defence
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Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 17 of 2014–2015)
Published: Thursday 18 December 2014
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Recruitment and Retention of Specialist Skills for Navy

The objective of the audit was to examine the effectiveness of Navy’s strategy for recruiting and retaining personnel with specialist skills. The effective delivery of Navy capability depends on Navy having available sufficient numbers of skilled personnel to operate and maintain its fleet of sea vessels and aircraft, and conduct wide‑ranging operations in dispersed locations. Without the right personnel, Navy capability is reduced. Navy’s budget for 2014–15 included $1.86 billion in employee expenses.

The audit concluded that, in its strategic planning, Navy had identified its key workforce risks and their implications for Navy capability. To address these risks Navy had continued to adhere to its traditional ‘raise, train and sustain’ workforce strategy; developed a broad range of workforce initiatives that complemented its core approach; and sought to establish contemporary workforce management practices. However, long‑standing personnel shortfalls in a number of ‘critical’ employment categories had persisted, and Navy had largely relied on retention bonuses as a short‑ to medium‑term retention strategy.

Navy had developed a broad range of workforce initiatives, some designed specifically to address workforce shortages in its critical employment categories. To date, Navy had primarily relied on paying retention bonuses and other financial incentives; recruiting personnel with prior military experience to work in employment categories with significant workforce shortfalls; and using Navy Reserves in continuous full time roles. Ongoing work was required for Navy to firmly establish a range of promising workforce management practices, including providing the right training at the right time; more flexible approaches to managing individuals’ careers; and improving workplace culture, leadership and relationships. More flexible and tailored workforce management practices could help address the underlying causes of workforce shortfalls, particularly when the traditional approaches were not gaining sufficient traction.

The ANAO made two recommendations aimed at Navy: drawing on external human resource expertise to inform the development and implementation of its revised workforce plan; and evaluating the impact of retention bonuses on the Navy workforce to determine their future role within its overall workforce strategy.

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Major projects report  (Auditor-General Report No. 14 of 2014–2015)
Published: Wednesday 17 December 2014
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2013-14 Major Projects Report

The report objective is to provide the Auditor-General’s independent assurance over the status of 30 selected Major Projects, as reflected in the Statement by the Chief Executive Officer Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO), and the Project Data Summary Sheets prepared by the DMO, in accordance with the Guidelines endorsed by the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit.

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Defence Materiel Organisation
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Michael White, Executive Director, Phone (02) 6203 7393

Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 3 of 2014–2015)
Published: Thursday 30 October 2014
Published

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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Defence
Employment
Trade
Veterans' Affairs
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 54 of 2013–2014)
Published: Thursday 26 June 2014
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Establishment and Use of Multi-Use Lists

The objective of the audit was to assess the extent to which agencies have arrangements to establish and use multi-use lists to support value for money, efficiency and effectiveness in procurement.

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Finance
Human Services
Industry
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 52 of 2013–2014)
Published: Wednesday 25 June 2014
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Multi-Role Helicopter Program

The audit objective was to assess the Department of Defence’s progress in delivering Multi-Role Helicopters (MRH90 aircraft) to the ADF through AIR 9000 Phases 2, 4 and 6, within approved cost, schedule and performance parameters.

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Department of Defence; Defence Materiel Organisation
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Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 50 of 2013–2014)
Published: Tuesday 24 June 2014
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Cyber Attacks: Securing Agencies' ICT Systems

The audit objective was to assess selected agencies’ compliance with the four mandatory ICT security strategies and related controls in the Australian Government Information Security Manual.

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David Gray, Executive Director - Phone (02) 6203 7377

Border
Customs
Defence
Foreign Affairs
Human Services
Science
Taxation
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 47 of 2013–2014)
Published: Monday 23 June 2014
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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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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
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 46 of 2013–2014)
Published: Thursday 19 June 2014
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Administration of Residential Care Payments

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs’ administration of residential care payments.

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Department of Veterans' Affairs
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Veterans' Affairs
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 33 of 2013–2014)
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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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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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 24 of 2013–2014)
Published: Wednesday 16 April 2014
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Emergency Defence Assistance to the Civil Community

The audit objective was to assess the administrative effectiveness of Defence’s procedures to provide emergency assistance to the civil community.

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Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 22 of 2013–2014)
Published: Thursday 6 March 2014
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Air Warfare Destroyer Program

The objective of the audit was to report on the progress of the current phase of the Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) Program, which is known as SEA 4000 Phase 3–Build. This phase commenced in June 2007, and covers the finalisation of the detailed design, the signing of the Alliance and Platform System Design contracts, and the construction and delivery of the ships by the Industry Participants to the Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO).

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Department of Defence; Defence Materiel Organisation
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Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 14 of 2013–2014)
Published: Wednesday 18 December 2013
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Explosive Ordnance and Weapons Security Incident Reporting

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Defence’s arrangements for monitoring and reporting explosive ordnance and weapons security incidents.

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Major projects report  (Auditor-General Report No. 12 of 2013–2014)
Published: Tuesday 17 December 2013
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2012-13 Major Projects Report

The objective of this report is to provide the Auditor-General’s independent assurance over the status of selected Major Projects, as reflected in the Project Data Summary Sheets (PDSSs) prepared by the DMO, and the Statement by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) DMO. Assurance from the ANAO’s review of the preparation of the PDSSs by the Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) is conveyed in the Auditor-General’s Independent Review Report, prepared pursuant to the endorsed Guidelines, contained in Part 3.

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Defence Materiel Organisation
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Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 6 of 2013–2014)
Published: Wednesday 30 October 2013
Published

Capability Development Reform

The objective of the audit was to examine the effectiveness of Defence’s implementation of reforms to capability development since the introduction of the two-pass process for government approval of capability projects and government’s acceptance of the reforms recommended by the Mortimer Review. The scope of this audit included the requirements phase and, to a limited extent, the acquisition phase of major capability development projects, focusing upon changes flowing from the major reforms.

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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 3 of 2013–2014)
Published: Thursday 15 August 2013
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AIR 8000 Phase 2 — C-27J Spartan Battlefield Airlift Aircraft

The objective of the audit was to assess the adequacy of Defence’s processes, including compliance with the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 (FMA Act), the Financial Management and Accountability Regulations 1997 (FMA Regulations), and relevant Commonwealth and Defence procurement requirements, to select the capability solution recommended to the Government to satisfy the requirements of AIR 8000 Phase 2.

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Department of Defence
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Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 46 of 2012–2013)
Published: Tuesday 18 June 2013
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Compensating F-111 Fuel Tank Workers

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs’ and the Department of Defence’s administration of the Australian Government’s $55 million support package announced in the May 2010 Budget for former F-111 fuel tank maintenance workers and their families. The audit examined the implementation of the 14 agreed recommendations in the Government Response to the 2009 Parliamentary Inquiry into the F-111 deseal/reseal issues, which formed the basis of the May 2010, F-111 support package.

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Department of Veterans' Affairs; Department of Defence
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Defence
Veterans' Affairs
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 29 of 2012–2013)
Published: Tuesday 30 April 2013
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Administration of the Veterans' Children Education Schemes

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) administration of the veterans’ children education schemes.

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Department of Veterans' Affairs
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Veterans' Affairs
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 27 of 2012–2013)
Published: Tuesday 9 April 2013
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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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Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education
Industry
Research
Science
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 26 of 2012–2013)
Published: Thursday 28 February 2013
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Remediation of the Lightweight Torpedo Replacement Project

The objective of the current audit was to assess the effectiveness of remediation arrangements put in place by Defence and the Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) to resolve issues impacting on the achievement of the desired lightweight torpedo capability. It focuses on project management and contractual arrangements, and the progress made with platform integration and test and evaluation.

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Department of Defence; Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO)
Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 25 of 2012–2013)
Published: Wednesday 27 February 2013
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Defence's Implementation of Audit Recommendations

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of Defence’s monitoring of the implementation of ANAO and internal audit recommendations. The audit also examined a sample of ANAO and internal audit recommendations—reported as being complete by Defence—to assess the extent to which these recommendations had been implemented by Defence.

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Department of Defence; Defence Materiel Organisation
Defence
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Major projects report  (Auditor-General Report No. 15 of 2012–2013)
Published: Wednesday 19 December 2012
Published

2011-12 Major Projects Report

The objective of this report is to provide comprehensive information on the status of selected Major Projects, as reflected in the Project Data Summary Sheets prepared by the DMO, and the Statement by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the DMO, and including the ANAO’s review of the preparation of the PDSSs by the DMO.

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Defence Materiel Organisation
Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 9 of 2012–2013)
Published: Thursday 1 November 2012
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Delivery of Bereavement and Family Support Services through the Defence Community Organisation

The objective of the audit was to assess the management and effectiveness of DCO’s delivery and coordination of support services to ADF families, in particular support services provided when an ADF member is seriously injured or ill, or dies in service.

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Department of Defence, Department of Veterans' Affairs
Defence
Veterans' Affairs
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 6 of 2012–2013)
Published: Thursday 27 September 2012
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Management of Australia's Air Combat Capability — F-35A Joint Strike Fighter Acquisition

The audit objective was to assess the progress of the AIR 6000—New Air Combat Capability project in delivering the required combat aircraft within approved cost, schedule and performance parameters.

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Department of Defence, Defence Materiel Organisation
Aviation
Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 5 of 2012–2013)
Published: Thursday 27 September 2012
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Management of Australia's Air Combat Capability — F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet Fleet Upgrades and Sustainment

To assess the upgrade and sustainment of the F/A-18A/B Hornet fleet, and the sustainment of the newly acquired F/A-18F Super Hornet fleet.

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Department of Defence, Defence Materiel Organisation
Aviation
Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 52 of 2011–2012)
Published: Tuesday 26 June 2012
Published

Gate Reviews for Defence Capital Acquisition Projects

The objective of this audit was to examine the effectiveness of DMO’s implementation of its Gate Review process for major Defence capital acquisition projects.

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Department of Defence
Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 50 of 2011–2012)
Published: Monday 25 June 2012
Published

Processing and Risk Assessing Incoming International Air Passengers

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of Customs and Border Protection's risk-based management of end-to-end processing of incoming international air passengers in achieving border security and passenger facilitation outcomes.

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Australian Customs and Border Protection Service
Attorney-General's
Aviation
Border
Customs
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 48 of 2011–2012)
Published: Friday 22 June 2012
Published

Administration of Mental Health Initiatives to Support Younger Veterans

The objective of the audit was to examine the effectiveness of DVA's administration of mental health programs and services to support younger veterans.

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Department of Veterans' Affairs
Defence
Veterans' Affairs
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 34 of 2011–2012)
Published: Thursday 24 May 2012
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Upgrade of the M113 Fleet of Armoured Vehicles

The objective of the audit was to assess the progress of the M113 Upgrade Project (Defence Project: Land 106), including progress in the development of operational capability resulting from the introduction of the upgraded vehicles into service. The high-level audit criteria used to assess the project’s progress and Defence’s effectiveness in administering the M113 Upgrade Project were:

  • the degree to which the schedule for the production and delivery of upgraded M113 vehicles to Defence had been recovered in accordance with Defence’s response to the 2008–09 audit report and contractual requirements, as negotiated over the life of the contract;
  • Defence’s measurement and allocation of the total cost of the upgrade project; and
  • the development of capability arising from the upgrade project.
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Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 32 of 2011–2012)
Published: Thursday 3 May 2012
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Management of Complaints and Other Feedback by the Department of Veterans Affairs

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs management of complaints and other feedback to support service delivery. The audit criteria were that DVA has:

  • a well-designed framework for managing complaints and other feedback;
  • effective processes and practices to manage complaints; and
  • appropriately analysed complaints to inform service delivery.
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Department of Veterans' Affairs
Defence
Veterans' Affairs
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Major projects report  (Auditor-General Report No. 20 of 2011–2012)
Published: Tuesday 20 December 2011
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2010-11 Major Projects Report

The objective of this report is to provide a formal conclusion on the review of the Project Data Summary Sheets by the Auditor-General, including comprehensive information on the status of projects as reflected in the PDSSs prepared by the DMO.

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Defence Materiel Organisation
Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 1 of 2011–2012)
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
Defence
Training
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 57 of 2010–2011)
Published: Tuesday 28 June 2011
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Acceptance into Service of Navy Capability

The objective of the audit was to report on the effectiveness of Defence’s approach to the acceptance into service of Navy capability, and to identify where better practice may be used by CDG, DMO and Navy.

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Department of Defence; Defence Materiel Organisation
Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 41 of 2010–2011)
Published: Tuesday 17 May 2011
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Maintenance of the Defence Estate

The objective of the audit was to examine the effectiveness of the management of maintenance of the Defence estate, taking particular account of planning and delivery aspects.

The audit examined: Defence’s policies, procedures, processes and supporting tools related to the planning and delivery of the maintenance of the estate; and services provided to Defence by private sector firms in relation to maintenance activities. The audit did not focus on contract management matters, nor on the systems used by Defence to maintain information related to estate maintenance.

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Department of Defence
Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 40 of 2010–2011)
Published: Tuesday 17 May 2011
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Management of the Explosive Ordnance Services Contract

The objective of the audit was to assess whether Defence is effectively managing the EO Services Contract.

The audit focused mainly on Defence's contract management framework, including the arrangements to monitor the contractor’s performance in delivering services under the contract. The audit also examined the processes used by Defence to develop the current version of the contract and the extent to which the revised contract, as negotiated in 2006, provides an assurance of better value for money when compared to the original contract signed in 2001.

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Department of Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 39 of 2010–2011)
Published: Thursday 5 May 2011
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Management of the Aviation and Maritime Security Identification Card Schemes

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of Department of Infrastructure and Transport’s and the Attorney‐General’s Department’s management of the Aviation and Maritime Security Identification Card (ASIC and MSIC) schemes.

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Attorney General's Department; Department of Infrastructure and Transport
Attorney-General's
Aviation
Infrastructure
Transport
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 37 of 2010–2011)
Published: Tuesday 19 April 2011
Published

Management of Explosive Ordnance Held by the Air Force, Army and Navy

The objective of this audit was to examine the effectiveness of Defence’s management of explosive ordnance by the end users of this materiel in Air Force, Army and Navy (the Services). In particular, the focus was on the effectiveness of arrangements for the oversight and physical control of explosive ordnance once it is issued to Service units.

The audit reviewed Defence’s policies, procedures, processes and inventory management systems for explosive ordnance at the unit level in the ADF, from receipt and storage through to the use or return of explosive ordnance.The audit also examined the relationship between the management of explosive ordnance at the unit level and the Explosive Ordnance Services Contract and, where relevant, the regional Garrison Support Services (GSS) Contracts.

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Department of Defence
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Major projects report  (Auditor-General Report No. 17 of 2010–2011)
Published: Tuesday 30 November 2010
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2009-10 Major Projects Report

The objective of this report is to provide comprehensive information on the status of projects as reflected in the Project Data Summary Sheets (PDSSs) prepared by DMO, and a review by the ANAO.

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Defence Materiel Organisation
Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 11 of 2010–2011)
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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Finance
Industry
Research
Science
Social Services
Veterans' Affairs
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 49 of 2009–2010)
Published: Thursday 24 June 2010
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Defence's Management of Health Services to Australian Defence Force Personnel in Australia

The objective of the audit was to assess whether Defence is effectively managing the delivery of health services to ADF personnel in Australia (chiefly Garrison Health Services).

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Department of Defence
Defence
Health
Veterans' Affairs
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 45 of 2009–2010)
Published: Thursday 17 June 2010
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Contracting for Defence Force Recruiting Services

The objective of the audit was to assess whether Defence effectively managed the procurement process for services related to the recruitment of personnel to the ADF and the introduction of a new service provider.

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Department of Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 43 of 2009–2010)
Published: Wednesday 16 June 2010
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Army Individual Readiness Notice

The objective of this audit was to examine whether Army effectively administers the Army Individual Readiness Notice to support the achievement of its purpose.

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Department of Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 41 of 2009–2010)
Published: Wednesday 26 May 2010
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Effective Cross-Agency Agreements

The audit objective was to assess whether agreements between Australian Government (Commonwealth) agencies reflect sound administrative practices. To meet this objective, the audit reviewed current government policy and a range of better practice guidelines, conducted interviews with agencies and examined cross-agency agreements, to formulate suitable audit criteria and subsequently develop better practice principles.

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Ageing
Agriculture
Attorney-General's
Communications
Defence
Energy
Environment
Finance
Foreign Affairs
Health
Human Services
Immigration
Infrastructure
Prime Minister & Cabinet
Regional Development
Research
Science
Social Services
Taxation
Tourism
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 37 of 2009–2010)
Published: Thursday 20 May 2010
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Lightweight Torpedo Replacement Project

The objective of this audit was to review the effectiveness of Defence's and the DMO's management of the acquisition arrangements for JP 2070.

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Department of Defence
Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 27 of 2009–2010)
Published: Tuesday 20 April 2010
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Coordination and Reporting of Australia's Climate Change Measures

The objective of this audit was to assess the coordination of Australian, State and Territory Government climate change programs and the integrity of measuring and reporting of Australia's greenhouse gas emissions and abatement. Particular emphasis was given to the:

  • coordination of Australian Government and State/Territory climate change programs;
  • integrity of the national inventory to measure Australia's greenhouse gas emissions; and
  • integrity of measuring and reporting government abatement measures.
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Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency; Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research
Environment
Research
Science
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 24 of 2009–2010)
Published: Wednesday 10 March 2010
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Procurement of Explosive Ordnance for the Australian Defence Force

The objective of this audit was to examine the effectiveness of Defence and the DMO's management of procurement and through life support arrangements to meet the explosive ordnance requirements of the ADF, particularly the non-guided munitions requirements of Army. This included a review of the progress of Defence and the DMO in implementing the recommendations of ANAO Audit Report No.40 2005–06.

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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 22 of 2009–2010)
Published: Thursday 11 February 2010
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Geoscience Australia

The objective of the audit was to assess how effectively Geoscience Australia provides geoscientific and geospatial information and services to assist the Australian Government and key stakeholders. Particular emphasis was given to:

  • the collection and management of geoscientific and geospatial data and information, including accessibility;
  • the provision of products and services; and
  • governance arrangements.

The ANAO examined a number of datasets and product and service projects to assess Geoscience Australia's performance in providing geoscientific and geospatial information and services.

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Geoscience Australia
Industry
Science
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 18 of 2009–2010)
Published: Friday 18 December 2009
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LPG Vehicle Scheme

The audit objective was to assess whether the administration of the LPG Vehicle Scheme is effective. To address this objective, the audit considered whether:

  • there is a sound framework for the operation of the Scheme;
  • grants are promoted, assessed and approved in accordance with relevant guidance and regulations; and
  • the Scheme's performance is monitored and reported.
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Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research; Medicare Australia; Centrelink
Centrelink
Human Services
Research
Science
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Major projects report  (Auditor-General Report No. 13 of 2009–2010)
Published: Tuesday 24 November 2009
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2008-09 Major Projects Report

The objective of this report is to provide information, prepared by both the ANAO and DMO, on the performance of major projects as well as providing the Auditor-General’s formal conclusion on the review of the Project Data Summary Sheets (PDSSs) prepared by DMO and contained in this report.

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Defence Materiel Organisation
Defence
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 11 of 2009–2010)
Published: Tuesday 17 November 2009
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Garrison Support Services

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of Defence's procurement and contract management for the provision of Garrison Support Services.

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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 9 of 2009–2010)
Published: Thursday 5 November 2009
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Airservices Australia's Upper Airspace Management Contracts with the Solomon Islands Government

The objective of the follow-up audit was to assess the extent to which Airservices Australia, and where relevant, the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government (DITRDLG), have implemented the four ANAO recommendations contained in the previous audit report.

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Airservices Australia; Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government
Aviation
Infrastructure
Transport
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 6 of 2009–2010)
Published: Monday 28 September 2009
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Confidentiality in Government Contracts - Senate Order for Departmental and Agency Contracts (Calendar Year 2008 Compliance)

The Senate Order for Departmental and Agency Contracts (the Senate Order/the Order) was introduced in June 2001. The Order is one of several measures that the Senate introduced in recent years, to improve public knowledge of information on procurement and the expenditure of public funds. The main principle that underpins the Senate Order is that the Parliament's and public's access to this information should not be restricted by the inclusion of confidential information in contracts unless there is a sound basis for doing so. Public knowledge of information on contracted goods and services delivered to the government, can lead to better results for the Australian Government and the public. The Senate Order requirements have been amended over time to improve agency reporting, for example, on grants.

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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 2 of 2009–2010)
Published: Monday 7 September 2009
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Campaign Advertising Review 2008-09

As an element of the arrangements implemented to support the role of the ANAO in reviewing campaigns' compliance with the Guidelines announced on 2 July 2008, the ANAO advised the chair of the JCPAA that the ANAO will provide regular summary reports to Parliament. Section 25 of the Auditor-General's Act 1997 provides for the tabling of such reports.

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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 48 of 2008–2009)
Published: Tuesday 30 June 2009
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Planning and Approval of Defence Major Capital Equipment Projects

The objective of this audit was to assess whether the strengthened two–pass approval process for major capital equipment projects is being implemented effectively.

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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 41 of 2008–2009)
Published: Wednesday 17 June 2009
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The Super Seasprite

Given the significant expenditure associated with the Super Seasprites, and the problems that the Project had encountered over some time, the ANAO had commenced this performance audit prior to the Government's decision to cancel the Project. The focus of the audit was on Defence's and DMO's administration of the Project. In light of the Government's decision to cancel the Project, the objective of the audit was revised to place greater emphasis on those issues that resulted in the failure of the Project to provide the required capability, and highlighting project management lessons for major Defence acquisitions going forward.Accordingly the audit objective was to:

  • identify those factors that contributed to the on-going poor performance of the Project;
  • outline measures taken by Defence and DMO in seeking to overcome issues encountered by the Project, and key lessons arising from this project for the benefit of major acquisitions projects generally; and
  • determine the capability and cost implications of a project that failed to deliver to expectations.
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 32 of 2008–2009)
Published: Tuesday 19 May 2009
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Management of the Tendering Process for the Construction of the Joint Operation Headquarters

The objective of the audit was to review Defence's management of the HQJOC Project's tender process, including probity management, for the construction of the joint operation headquarters in order to provide assurance that the policy principles for the use of private financing had been followed.

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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 31 of 2008–2009)
Published: Friday 8 May 2009
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Army Reserve Forces

The objective of this audit was to assess Army's progress in addressing the issues previously identified in Defence reviews and ANAO audits as affecting the Army Reserve's capability; and Identify the extent that the Army Reserve is capable of contributing to contemporary Australian Defence Force capability requirements through fulfilling its assigned roles and tasks.

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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 28 of 2008–2009)
Published: Wednesday 22 April 2009
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Quality and Integrity of the Department of Veterans' Affairs Income Support Records

The objective of the audit was to examine the quality and integrity of DVA's income support records and to report on the effectiveness of the department's management of the data and how it impacts on service delivery.

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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 27 of 2008–2009)
Published: Friday 27 March 2009
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Management of the M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier Upgrade Project

The objectives of this audit were to assess the progress of the M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier Upgrade Project against stated schedule, cost and technical performance objectives; and Defence Materiel Organisation's (DMO's) progress in implementing the recommendations and addressing the findings of ANAO Audit Report No. 3 2005–06, Management of the M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier Upgrade Project.

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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 23 of 2008–2009)
Published: Wednesday 25 February 2009
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Management of the Collins-class Operations Sustainment

The audit focussed on performance information reporting by the submarine System Program Offices on reliability, safety systems and logistic support services. In the context of the sustainability arrangements, the audit considered combat system upgrades and personnel escape and rescue systems. Any arrangements that the Commonwealth may be considering regarding the potential sale of ASC were not within the scope of this audit.

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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 20 of 2008–2009)
Published: Thursday 5 February 2009
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Approval of Funding for Public Works

The second audit, which is the subject of this report, is a broader and more in-depth cross-portfolio audit. Its objective was to assess:

  • the planning and delivery of capital works projects by proponent agencies;
  • the extent to which projects have delivered on what was intended; and
  • the extent to which proponent agencies have complied with the requirements of the Public Works Committee Act 1969 and approved procedures.
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 19 of 2008–2009)
Published: Wednesday 4 February 2009
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CMAX Communications Contract for the 2020 Summit

The objectives of this audit were to:

  • examine whether the appointment of CMAX Communications Pty Ltd as a provider of communications support and advice for the 2020 Summit was consistent with the Commonwealth procurement framework and sound principles of public administration; and
  • assess the effectiveness of the administration of the CMAX Communications contract by PM&C.
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Finance
Prime Minister & Cabinet
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 15 of 2008–2009)
Published: Thursday 18 December 2008
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The Australian Institute of Marine Science's Management of its Co-investment Research Program

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of AIMS administration of its co investment research program.

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Major projects report  (Auditor-General Report No. 9 of 2008–2009)
Published: Thursday 27 November 2008
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Major Projects Report 2007-08

This first Assurance Report on the status of selected Defence equipment acquisition projects, which has the support of the Parliament and the Government, represents a substantial step towards improving transparency and public accountability in major Defence procurement projects. It is the pilot of an annual Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) Major Projects Report, and was developed in conjunction with the DMO. It covers the cost, schedule and capability progress achieved by nine DMO projects, which had an approved budget totalling $13.535 billion as at 30 June 2008.

This report is organised into three parts. Part 1 comprises an ANAO overview and Auditor–General's Foreword. Part 2 comprises the Major Projects Report prepared by DMO, including an overview reflecting DMO's perspective on their business and on the nine projects included in the. Part 3 incorporates the Auditor-General's Review Report, the statement by the CEO DMO, and the information prepared by DMO in the form of standardised Project Data Summary Sheets covering each of the nine pilot projects.

In the next 12 months, the ANAO will review 15 DMO projects planned for inclusion in the 2008-09 DMO Major Projects Report, with the number of projects rising to 30 projects in subsequent years. The ANAO will also work with DMO to refine the approach adopted for providing assurance on each project's progress toward achieving Final Operational Capability. The ANAO will also consider the inclusion of an analysis of each project's emerging trends, as appropriate, to complement DMO's intention to provide improved analysis of project management performance regarding all projects included in the Major Projects Report.

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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 41 of 2007–2008)
Published: Wednesday 18 June 2008
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Management of Personnel Security-Follow-up Audit

The objective of this audit was to assess the effectiveness of personnel security arrangements at selected Australian Government organisations, including whether they satisfied the requirements of the PSM.
To address this objective, the audit examined the extent to which the selected organisations implemented the 14 recommendations from the three previous reports.

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Immigration
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 28 of 2007–2008)
Published: Tuesday 22 April 2008
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Defence's Compliance with the Public Works Committee Approval Processes

The objective of the audit was to review selected Defence public works projects submitted in the three year period ending mid 2007 to assess whether they had been submitted in accordance with the Committee's prevailing requirements for notification and review prior to entering into financial commitments for public works. The audit also examined the procedures applied by Defence to refer public works projects to the Committee, and identified administrative practices that may improve adherence with relevant legislative and administrative referral requirements.

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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 23 of 2007–2008)
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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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 19 of 2007–2008)
Published: Tuesday 22 January 2008
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Administration of the Automotive Competitiveness and Investment Scheme

The current audit has focussed on Stage 2 of the Scheme. Its objective was to assess whether ACIS is being administered effectively by DIISR and, as relevant, by Customs. In particular, the audit examined the department's arrangements for:

  • assessing the eligibility of participants to receive duty credits;
  • calculating duty credits accurately and adhering to the funding limits for the Scheme;
  • checking the integrity of participants' claims, which are self-assessed;
  • accounting for the duty credits transferred to and used at Customs; and
  • measuring and reporting on the performance of ACIS.

The audit also followed up on whether the ANAO's previous recommendations have been addressed.

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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 11 of 2007–2008)
Published: Wednesday 31 October 2007
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Management of the FFG Capability Upgrade

The audit follows on from Audit Report No. 45 2004-2005, Management of Selected Defence Systems Program Offices, May 2005. That report is being considered by the JCPAA, as part of its current inquiry into Defence Financial Management and Equipment Acquisition at the Department of Defence and DMO.

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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 10 of 2007–2008)
Published: Wednesday 17 October 2007
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Whole of Government Indigenous Service Delivery Arrangements

The audit objective was to assess how four key departments: Education, Science and Training (DEST); Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR); Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaCSIA); and Health and Ageing (DoHA) are implementing the Government's policy objective for Indigenous service delivery.

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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 3 of 2007–2008)
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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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 1 of 2007–2008)
Published: Tuesday 17 July 2007
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Acquisition of the ABRAMS Main Battle Tank

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of management of the procurement of a major, replacement capability for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) by the DMO, and Defence. The audit reviewed the initial capability requirements and approval process; analysed the acquisition agreements for elements of the project; and examined the interim through-life support arrangements being put in place to support the capability.

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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 50 of 2006–2007)
Published: Tuesday 26 June 2007
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The Higher Education Loan Programme

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of procedures and processes used by DEST and the ATO to record HECS–HELP student loans. To achieve this, the ANAO assessed the performance of DEST and the ATO against three criteria as follows:

  • DEST monitored student contributions set by higher education providers for consistency with Australian Government policy;
  • DEST paid HECS–HELP advance payments to higher education providers based on sound estimates, and recorded, reconciled and reported these payments; and
  • the ATO has established procedures and processes to correctly record HECS–HELP loans against student tax records.
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Performance audit  (Auditor-General Report No. 48 of 2006–2007)
Published: Friday 22 June 2007
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Superannuation Payments for Contractors Working for the Australian Government: Follow-up Audit

The objective of this audit was to determine the extent to which selected agencies have implemented the two recommendations of the previous audit; and the appropriateness of advice provided by Finance and the ATO. To address this audit objective, the audit assessed:

  • the roles of Finance and the ATO in clarifying: the interaction of the PB and SG Act; the ongoing role of the PB Act; and mechanisms to monitor Australian Government organisations' compliance with the PB Act;
  • the extent to which Finance and the ATO have provided guidance and other support to assist Australian Government organisations manage and meet statutory superannuation obligations for eligible contractors; and
  • whether Australian Government organisations have managed and met statutory superannuation obligations for contractors in past and current contracts.
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