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Type of content
Performance audit in-progress
Due to table: September, 2021
Report preparation
The objective of this audit is to assess whether the Department of Health is effectively managing the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
Entity
Department of Health
Contact
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Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 5 of 2019–20)
Published: Thursday 1 August 2019
Published
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).
Entity
Australian Research Council
Contact
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Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 27 of 2012–13)
Published: Tuesday 9 April 2013
Published
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.
Entity
Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education
Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 11 of 2010–11)
Published: Thursday 30 September 2010
Published
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.
Entity
Across Agencies
Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 41 of 2009–10)
Published: Wednesday 26 May 2010
Published
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.
Entity
Across Entities
Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 27 of 2009–10)
Published: Tuesday 20 April 2010
Published
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.
Entity
Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency; Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research
Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 18 of 2009–10)
Published: Friday 18 December 2009
Published
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.
Entity
Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research; Medicare Australia; Centrelink
Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 6 of 2009–10)
Published: Monday 28 September 2009
Published
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.
Entity
Across Agencies
Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 15 of 2008–09)
Published: Thursday 18 December 2008
Published
The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of AIMS administration of its co investment research program.
Entity
Australian Institute of Marine Science
Type of content
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 10 of 2008–09)
Published: Tuesday 2 December 2008
Published
The objective of this audit was to assess whether the Scheme is being administered effectively by the department. The ANAO focussed on Program Year 1 of the Scheme, 2005–06, and examined DIISR's arrangements for:
- assessing the eligibility of entities to receive grants;
- assessing entities' claims for eligible expenditure;
- adhering to the funding limits for the Scheme when calculating and paying claims, and managing any debts that arise;
- and evaluating and reporting on whether the statutory objective of the Scheme is being met.
The audit did not examine the other components of the 2005–2015 industry assistance package; nor did it examine any of the programs delivered under the previous assistance package (2000–2005).
Entity
Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research