Annual audit work program by portfolio | Australian National Audit Office

Quick view of the annual audit work program

Quick view of the annual audit work program

View the current list of potential and in-progress audits and assurance reviews, categorised by portfolio, across the annual audit work program.

Read the Annual Audit Work Program 2022–23: Overview

Consolidated financial statements

Annual performance statements audits

Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

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Potential

Implementation of the National Soil Strategy

Improving employment opportunities in the Agriculture sector

Regional Forest Agreements

In-progress

Australian Wool Innovation

Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment's Cultural and Governance Reform

Implementation of the Export Control Legislative Framework

Recently tabled

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Management of Staff Leave in the Australian Public Service

Attorney-General’s

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Potential

Administration of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 - Follow on

Attorney-General’s Department’s Implementation of an Effective Workplace Culture

Coordination of Counter-Terrorism Arrangements

Managing Mental Health in the Australian Federal Police — follow-on

Managing the privacy of client information

Recently tabled

Administration of the Revised Protective Security Policy Framework

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Management of Complaints by the Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman

Australian Taxation Office

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Potential

Developing and delivering digital identity reforms – Digital Identity system

Implementation of justified trust programs

Implementation of the government response to the Black Economy Taskforce

Management of taxpayers' use of transfer pricing and related party debt

Managing the privacy of client information

Modernising business registers – project management

The Australian Taxation Office's administration of the Goods and Services Tax

In-progress

Australian Taxation Office’s Engagement with Tax Practitioners

Identifying and Reducing the Income Tax Gap for Individuals not in Business

Management of Cyber Security Supply Chain Risks

Recently tabled

Addressing Superannuation Guarantee Non-Compliance

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Management of Staff Leave in the Australian Public Service

Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

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Potential

Contracting and effectiveness in the Emissions Reduction Fund

Environmental performance reporting under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

Management of biodiversity offset obligations by government business enterprises

Regional Fund for Wildlife and Habitat Bushfire Recovery

Underwriting New Generation Investment

In-progress

Commonwealth Implementation of the National Waste Policy Action Plan

Cross-entity

Potential

Administration of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 - Follow on

Administration of the Regulatory Impact Analysis Framework

Annual reporting to Parliament required by legislation

Developing and delivering digital identity reforms – Digital Identity system

Entities’ arrangements for the use of probity advisors in procurement

Environmental performance reporting under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

Governance arrangements for executive pay and bonuses

Implementation of ANAO and parliamentary committee recommendations

Implementation of ethical frameworks in APS Agencies

Management of cybersecurity

Management of information assets

Managing the privacy of client information

Public Sector Budgeting

Use of the Business Advisory Services/Management Advisory Services Panel

Defence

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Potential

2022–23 Major Projects Report

Collins class life of type extension - planning and implementation

Contract administration in Defence – Australian industry capability

COVID-19: Australian Government Crisis Management Framework

Defence assistance to the civil community

Defence's management of contracts for the supply of munitions

Defence's management of inventory

Defence's management of the Defence Industrial Capability Plan

Sustainment of Amphibious Assault Ships (Landing Helicopter Dock) and Air Warfare Destroyers

The development and implementation of Australia's approach to assisting Ukraine

In-progress

Defence’s Management of the Delivery of Health Services to the Australian Defence Force

Department of Defence’s Management of the Integrated Investment Program

Hunter Class Frigates

Major Projects Report 2021–22

Recently tabled

Effectiveness of the Management of Contractors — Department of Defence

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Education

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Potential

Access and participation – regional and remote students

Child Care Subsidy - cost modelling and compliance

Recently tabled

Jobactive — Integrity of Payments to Employment Service Providers

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Employment and Workplace Relations

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Potential

Assisting the long-term unemployed

Comcare's administration of its workers compensation scheme

Skilled migration (excluding the agriculture sector)

Workforce Australia Services

Finance

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Potential

Administration of the Government Business Enterprise (GBE) governance and accountability framework

Developing and delivering digital identity reforms – Digital Identity system

Governance arrangements for executive pay and bonuses

Modernising business registers – project management

Public Sector Budgeting

Use of the Business Advisory Services/Management Advisory Services Panel

In-progress

Department of Defence’s Management of the Integrated Investment Program

Digital Transformation Agency’s Procurement of ICT Related Services

Procurement Complaints Handling

Recently tabled

Effectiveness of Public Sector Boards — Australian Film, Television and Radio School

Effectiveness of Public Sector Boards — Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation

Effectiveness of Public Sector Boards — Hearing Australia

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Management of Staff Leave in the Australian Public Service

Reporting on Governing Boards of Commonwealth Entities and Companies

Foreign Affairs and Trade

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Potential

COVID-19: Australian Government Crisis Management Framework

DFAT's establishment of the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific

Effectiveness of DFAT's protection of overseas missions - Follow on

Efficiency of the Australian Passport Office

In-progress

Management of Cyber Security Supply Chain Risks

Recently tabled

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Overseas Crisis Management and Response: The Effectiveness of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s Management of the Return of Overseas Australians in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Health and Aged Care

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Potential

Administration of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme

COVID-19: Australian Government Crisis Management Framework

COVID-19: Management of risks to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

COVID-19: Reopening the borders

Delivery of a safe, secure and reliable digital health system

Department of Health and Aged Care's performance management of Primary Health Networks

Food Standards Australia New Zealand's regulation of food safety

Therapeutic Goods Approvals and Market Regulation

In-progress

Administration of the Community Health and Hospitals Program

Australia’s COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

Expansion of Telehealth Services

Recently tabled

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Home Affairs

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Potential

Administration of goods revenue and clearance at the border

Coordination of Counter-Terrorism Arrangements

COVID-19: Australian Government Crisis Management Framework

COVID-19: Reopening the borders

Implementation of the government response to the Black Economy Taskforce

Skilled migration (excluding the agriculture sector)

Workforce planning

In-progress

Administration of the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements

Department of Home Affairs’ Management of its Public Communications and Media Activities

Management of Cyber Security Supply Chain Risks

Management of Migration to Australia — Family Reunion and Partner Related Visas

Procurement of the Permissions Capability

Recently tabled

Administration of Critical Infrastructure Protection Policy

Implementation of Parliamentary Committee and Auditor-General Recommendations — Department of Home Affairs

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Management of Staff Leave in the Australian Public Service

Industry, Science and Resources

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Potential

Administration of the Trade Measurement System

Award of funding under the Modern Manufacturing Initiative

Modernising business registers – project management

Procurement activities to deliver the Southern Positioning Augmentation Network project

Procurement of services to maintain the Northern Endeavour facility until it is decommissioned

In-progress

Award of Funding under the Building Better Regions Fund

Procurement Complaints Handling

Recently tabled

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Management of Staff Leave in the Australian Public Service

Procurement of Delivery Partners for the Entrepreneurs’ Programme

Snowy 2.0 Governance of Early Implementation

The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation’s Management of Nuclear Medicine Assets

Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts

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Potential

Administration of the Urban Congestion Fund

Community Broadcasting Program

COVID-19: The Award of Funding under the Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund

Management of biodiversity offset obligations by government business enterprises

Management of the Regional Broadband Scheme Contract with NBN Co Limited

National broadband network – transition from construction to operation

In-progress

Acquisition, Management and Leasing of Artworks by Artbank

Award of Funding under the Building Better Regions Fund

Procurement Complaints Handling

Recently tabled

Civil Aviation Safety Authority Planning and Conduct of Surveillance Activities

COVID-19 Support to the Aviation Sector

Effectiveness of Public Sector Boards — Australian Film, Television and Radio School

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Procurement by the National Capital Authority

National Disability Insurance Agency

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Potential

Funding of assistive technology supports under the National Disability Insurance Scheme

Implementation of the Early Childhood Early Intervention reforms under the National Disability Insurance Scheme

Managing NDIS provider payment claims compliance

Procurement of Local Area Coordinators under the National Disability Insurance Scheme

In-progress

Effectiveness of the National Disability Insurance Agency’s Management of Assistance with Daily Life Supports

Parliamentary departments

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Recently tabled

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Prime Minister and Cabinet

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Potential

Administration of the Regulatory Impact Analysis Framework

COVID-19: Australian Government Crisis Management Framework

COVID-19: Management of risks to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

COVID-19: Reopening the borders

Design and piloting the Remote Engagement Program

Design of and transition to the new Indigenous Skills and Employment Program

Food security in remote Indigenous communities

National Indigenous Australians Agency's management of provider fraud and non-compliance

In-progress

Governance of the Anindilyakwa Land Council

Governance of the Central Land Council

Governance of the Northern Land Council

Governance of the Tiwi Land Council

Procurement of the Permissions Capability

Recently tabled

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Management of Staff Leave in the Australian Public Service

Services Australia

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Potential

Administration of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme

Developing and delivering digital identity reforms – Digital Identity system

Managing the privacy of client information

Procurement of Furniture by Services Australia

Service delivery modernisation - implementing customer-centric approaches

The accuracy and timeliness of welfare payment processing

In-progress

Debt Management and Recovery in Services Australia

Recently tabled

Administration of the Revised Protective Security Policy Framework

Effectiveness of the Management of Contractors — Services Australia

Implementation and Performance of the Cashless Debit Card Trial — Follow-on

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Management of Staff Leave in the Australian Public Service

Social Services

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Potential

Effectiveness of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission's regulatory functions

Management of Try, Test and Learn Fund transition projects

Procurement of 1800RESPECT

The accuracy and timeliness of welfare payment processing

In-progress

Effectiveness of the National Disability Insurance Agency’s Management of Assistance with Daily Life Supports

Recently tabled

Administration of the Revised Protective Security Policy Framework

Effectiveness of Public Sector Boards — Hearing Australia

Implementation and Performance of the Cashless Debit Card Trial — Follow-on

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Management of Staff Leave in the Australian Public Service

Treasury

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Potential

Acquittal processes for payments to states

COVID-19: Debt management

Implementation of the government response to the Black Economy Taskforce

Modernising business registers – project management

In-progress

Probity Management in Financial Regulators

Procurement Complaints Handling

Recently tabled

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Veterans’ Affairs

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Potential

Department of Veterans' Affairs' Quality Management Framework

Management of the Australian War Memorial's development project

Recently tabled

Effectiveness of the Management of Contractors — Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities