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Note: We are carefully considering the timing and nature of performance audit work, to minimise the impact of our work on audited entities during the COVID-19 public health issue. As a result, some audits may be delayed beyond the month published on the ANAO website. You can subscribe to be notified of further updates to the expected timing of audits using the relevant subscribe box below. You can also read more about ANAO operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Type of content
Performance audit in-progress
Due to table: June, 2020
Report preparation
The objective of this audit is to assess the effectiveness of the design and establishment of the Regional Investment Corporation.
Entity
Across Entities
Contact
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Type of content
Performance audit in-progress
Due to table: June, 2020
Report preparation
The objective of this audit is to examine whether selected entities implemented agreed ANAO performance audit, Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit and other parliamentary committee recommendations.
Entity
Across Entities (listed below)
Contact
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Type of content
Performance audit in-progress
Due to table: June, 2020
Report preparation
The objective of this audit is to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Social Services’ (DSS’) arrangements for managing Disability Employment Services (DES) provider contracts.
Entity
Department of Social Services
Contact
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Type of content
Performance audit in-progress
Due to table: June, 2020
Open for contribution
The objective of this audit is to examine the effectiveness of the Australian Electoral Commission’s (AEC's) management of financial disclosures required under Part XX of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, including the extent to which the AEC is achieving accurate and complete financial disclosures.
Entity
Australian Electoral Commission
Contact
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Type of content
Performance audit in-progress
Due to table: June, 2020
Report preparation
The objective of this audit is to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment’s administration of referrals, assessments and approvals of controlled actions under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
Entity
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
Contact
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Type of content
Performance audit in-progress
Due to table: June, 2020
Report preparation
The objective of this audit is to assess the effectiveness of the National Indigenous Australians Agency’s administration of the Indigenous Advancement Strategy’s Children and Schooling program.
Entity
National Indigenous Australians Agency
Contact
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Type of content
Performance audit in-progress
Due to table: June, 2020
Report preparation
The objective of this audit is to examine the effectiveness of the Attorney-General’s Department’s implementation of the recommendations from Auditor-General Report No.27 of 2017–18, Management of the Australian Government’s Register of Lobbyists.
Entity
Attorney-General's Department
Contact
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Type of content
Performance audit in-progress
Due to table: June, 2020
Report preparation
The objective of this audit is to assess whether the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) designed and is implementing its property investment strategy in a way that is delivering the intended benefits, and how any lessons learned are being reflected in a new strategy that is being developed.
Entity
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Contact
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Type of content
Performance audit in-progress
Due to table: June, 2020
Report preparation
The objective of this audit is to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Home Affairs' fraud control arrangements.
Entity
Department of Home Affairs
Contact
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Type of content
Performance audit in-progress
Due to table: June, 2020
Report preparation
The objective of this audit is to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Defence’s procurement and contract management of the Offshore Patrol Vessel project.
Entity
Department of Defence
Contact
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Type of content
Performance audit in-progress
Due to table: June, 2020
Report preparation
The objective of this audit is to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Social Services' fraud control arrangements.
Entity
Department of Social Services
Contact
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Type of content
Performance audit in-progress
Due to table: June, 2020
Report preparation
The objective of this audit is to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's fraud control arrangements.
Entity
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Contact
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Type of content
Performance audit in-progress
Due to table: June, 2020
Report preparation
The objective of this audit is to assess whether the strategic water purchases by the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources were conducted consistent with government policy, supported by appropriate program design, were planned and executed appropriately, and, achieved value for money.
Entity
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources
Contact
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Type of content
Performance audit in-progress
Due to table: July, 2020
Report preparation
The objective of this audit is to assess the extent to which entities’ establishment and use of procurement panels supports the achievement of value for money outcomes.
Entity
Across Entities (listed below)
Contact
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Type of content
Performance audit in-progress
Due to table: July, 2020
Report preparation
The objective of this audit is to assess the effectiveness of the Australian Energy Regulator’s regulation of energy markets.
Entity
Australian Energy Regulator
Contact
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Type of content
Performance audit in-progress
Due to table: August, 2020
Report preparation
The objective of this audit is to assess whether the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is effectively planning the 2021 Census.
Entity
Australian Bureau of Statistics
Contact
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Type of content
Performance audit in-progress
Due to table: August, 2020
Report preparation
The objective of this audit is to assess the effectiveness of the selection, contracting and ongoing management of investments by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) and the extent to which the CEFC is meeting its legislated objective.
Entity
Clean Energy Finance Corporation
Contact
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Type of content
Performance audit in-progress
Due to table: August, 2020
Report preparation
The objective of this audit is to assess the effectiveness of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s administration of the Indigenous Advancement Strategy’s Safety and Wellbeing program.
Entity
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Contact
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Type of content
Performance audit in-progress
Due to table: August, 2020
Report preparation
The objective of this audit is to examine whether Services Australia is appropriately managing current welfare payment information communication technology (ICT) system risks while preparing to transition to the new system.
Entity
Services Australia
Contact
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Type of content
Performance audit in-progress
Due to table: August, 2020
Report preparation
The objective of this audit is to examine whether the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development exercised appropriate due diligence in its acquisition of the ‘Leppington Triangle’ land for the future development of the Western Sydney Airport.
Entity
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development
Contact
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Type of content
Performance audit in-progress
Due to table: August, 2020
Report preparation
The objective of this audit is to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Defence’s design process and implementation to date of the Defence Export Strategy.
Entity
Department of Defence
Contact
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Type of content
Performance audit in-progress
Due to table: September, 2020
Report preparation
The objective of this audit is to is to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Health’s approach to health provider compliance.
Entity
Department of Health
Contact
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Type of content
Performance audit in-progress
Due to table: September, 2020
Report preparation
The objective of this audit is to assess whether the National Disability Insurance Agency has appropriate controls to ensure supports in participant plans are ‘reasonable and necessary’.
Entity
National Disability Insurance Agency
Contact
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Type of content
Performance audit in-progress
Due to table: October, 2020
Report preparation
The objective of this audit is to assess the effectiveness and value for money of the Department of Defence’s acquisition of combat reconnaissance vehicles under project Land 400 Phase 2.
Entity
Department of Defence
Contact
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Type of content
Performance audit in-progress
Due to table: October, 2020
Open for contribution
The objective of this audit is to assess the effectiveness of cyber security risk mitigation strategies implemented by selected non-corporate Commonwealth entities to meet mandatory requirements under the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), and the support provided by the responsible cyber policy entities.
Entity
Across Entities (listed below)
Contact
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Type of content
Performance audit in-progress
Due to table: December, 2020
Open for contribution
The objective of this audit is to assess whether the National Library of Australia and National Film and Sound Archive have implemented effective collections management practices.
Entity
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications; National Film and Sound Archive; National Library of Australia
Contact
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Type of content
Performance audit in-progress
Due to table: January, 2021
Open for contribution
The objective of this audit is to assess whether the design and early delivery of the Australian Government’s $444 million partnership with the Great Barrier Reef Foundation has been effective.
Entity
Great Barrier Reef Foundation
Contact
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Type of content
Performance audit in-progress
Due to table: March, 2021
Open for contribution
The objective of this audit is to assess the effectiveness of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation’s (ASIO’s) workforce planning to support key activities.
Entity
Australian Security Intelligence Organisation
Contact
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Type of content
Performance audit in-progress
Due to table: April, 2021
Open for contribution
The objective of this audit is to assess the effectiveness of the governance of the Northern Land Council under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 and the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.
Entity
Northern Land Council
Contact
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Type of content
Performance audit in-progress
Due to table: April, 2021
Open for contribution
The objective of this audit is to assess the effectiveness of the governance of the Central Land Council under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 and the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.
Entity
Central Land
Contact
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Type of content
Performance audit in-progress
Due to table: April, 2021
Open for contribution
The objective of this audit is to assess the effectiveness of the governance of the Anindilyakwa Land Council under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 and the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.
Entity
Anindilyakwa Land Council
Contact
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Type of content
Performance audit in-progress
Due to table: April, 2021
Open for contribution
The objective of this audit is to assess the effectiveness of the governance of the Tiwi Land Council under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 and the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.
Entity
Tiwi Land Council
Contact
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Type of content
Performance audit in-progress
Due to table: October, 2021
Commenced
Note: the commencement of this audit has been deferred until September 2020.
The objective of this audit is to assess the Department of Home Affairs’ processes for the procurement of services to develop and operate Australia’s visa processing system.
Entity
Department of Home Affairs
Contact
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