Annual audit work program by portfolio | Australian National Audit Office

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 2019–20: Overview

Consolidated financial statements

Download the Performance audit potential topic list as at 1 July 2019

Agriculture

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Potential

Management of Commonwealth Fisheries

Regional Land Partnerships

Regulation of live animal exports

Responding to non-compliance with biosecurity obligations

In-progress

Design and establishment of the Regional Investment Corporation

Governance of the implementation of ANAO and parliamentary committee recommendations

Probity management in rural research and development corporations

Procurement of strategic water entitlements

Recently tabled

Application of cost recovery principles

Coordination Arrangements of Australian Government Entities Operating in Torres Strait

Farm Management Deposits Scheme

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Attorney-General’s

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Potential

Adherence to model litigant obligations

Implementation of the revised Protective Security Policy Framework

Management of customer information

Management of the Australian Government’s Register of Lobbyists

In-progress

Case management efficiency of the Office of the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions

Implementation of the Digital Continuity 2020 Policy

Recently tabled

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Australian Taxation Office

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Potential

Addressing superannuation guarantee non-compliance — follow-up

Adherence to model litigant obligations

Aggressive tax planning

Management and impact of the Behavioural Economics Team of the Australian Government

Management of tax, superannuation and other lodgments

In-progress

Management of the Tourist Refund Scheme

Regulation of charities by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission

Tax Avoidance Taskforce: meeting Budget commitments

Recently tabled

Farm Management Deposits Scheme

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Management of Small Business Tax Debt

Communications and the Arts

View Communications and the Arts portfolio

Potential

Culture and capability initiatives for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Management of the contract for the telecommunications universal service obligation — follow-on

Management of the national collections — follow-on

National broadband network — transition from construction to operation

In-progress

Management of spectrum allocation to support the deployment of 5G services

National Broadband Network fixed line migration: service continuity and complaints management

Recently tabled

Cyber Resilience of Government Business Enterprises and Corporate Commonwealth Entities

Governance of the Special Broadcasting Service Corporation

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Cross-entity

Potential

Cyber resilience of non-corporate Commonwealth entities

Entity management of intellectual property

Government approval and oversight of large ICT projects

Implementation and monitoring of the Australian Government Public Data Policy Statement

Implementation of ANAO and parliamentary committee recommendations

Implementation of the annual performance statements requirements for 2018–19

Implementation of the revised Protective Security Policy Framework

Management of Senior Executive Service retirement arrangements in the Australian Public Service

Operation of grants hubs

Purchase of cloud services

Defence

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Potential

Administering the sustainment and capability assurance arrangements for the Navy’s Seahawk Romeo helicopters

Defence facilities in Benalla and Mulwala

Defence’s information and communications technology environment

Defence’s management of inventory

Defence’s procurement and management of the Offshore Patrol Vessels project

Design and monitoring of the Defence Export Strategy

Hunter class frigates

In-progress

2018–19 Major Projects Report

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment targets

Commonwealth resource management framework and the clear read principle

Defence’s Administration of Travel Allowances Paid to APS Employees

Defence’s management of its public communications and media activities

Defence’s procurement of combat reconnaissance vehicles (LAND 400 Phase 2)

Defence’s Quarterly Performance Report on Acquisition and Sustainment

Future Submarine — transition to design

Management of Defence Housing Australia

OneSKY contractual arrangements

Recently tabled

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Modernising Army Command and Control — the Land 200 Program

Education

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Potential

Australian National University governance and control frameworks

Monitoring the impact of Australian Government school funding — follow-up

In-progress

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment targets

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

Design and implementation of the Child Care Package

Government advertising

Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency’s regulation of the higher education sector

Recently tabled

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business

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Potential

Administration of the Employment Fund

Australian Skills Quality Authority

Trade support loans

Use and administration of wage subsidies

Youth Jobs PaTH (Prepare, Trial and Hire): design and monitoring

Recently tabled

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Environment and Energy

View Environment and Energy portfolio

Potential

Implementation of the Great Barrier Reef Foundation Partnership

Indigenous Protected Areas program and Working on Country ranger program

Investments by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation

Management and use of energy data

Referrals, assessments and approvals under the EPBC Act

Regional Land Partnerships

In-progress

Government advertising

Grant program management by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency

Recently tabled

Effectiveness of Board Governance at the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Management of Commonwealth National Parks

The Bureau of Meteorology’s Delivery of Extreme Weather Services

Finance

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Potential

Administration of financial disclosure requirements under the Commonwealth Electoral Act

Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority

Indigenous Procurement Policy

In-progress

Award of funding under the Community Sport Infrastructure Program

Commonwealth resource management framework and the clear read principle

Design and establishment of the Regional Investment Corporation

Government advertising

Management of Defence Housing Australia

Recently tabled

Application of cost recovery principles

Cyber Resilience of Government Business Enterprises and Corporate Commonwealth Entities

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Foreign Affairs and Trade

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Potential

Fraud and integrity management in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Management and administration of the Australia Awards program

Overseas crisis management and response

Post-implementation review of DFAT’s Business Technology Strategy 2017–2019

In-progress

Value for money in the delivery of official development assistance through facility arrangements

Recently tabled

Coordination Arrangements of Australian Government Entities Operating in Torres Strait

Effectiveness of the Export Finance and Insurance Corporation

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Health

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Potential

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ear and eye health initiatives

Administration of the blood supply system and blood products

Administration of the Home Care Packages Program

Management and impact of the Behavioural Economics Team of the Australian Government

Procurement of a privileged access management solution

Recruitment and retention of doctors across rural and remote Australia

In-progress

Award of funding under the Community Sport Infrastructure Program

Commonwealth resource management framework and the clear read principle

Government advertising

My Health Record

National Ice Action Strategy rollout

Recently tabled

Application of cost recovery principles

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Home Affairs

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Potential

Adherence to model litigant obligations

Australian Federal Police’s use of statutory powers

Border Intelligence Fusion Centre

Fraud and integrity management in the Department of Home Affairs

Management of the civil maritime surveillance services contract

Procurement of services to deliver Australia’s visa system

The Adult Migrant English Program

Workforce planning at the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation

In-progress

Commonwealth resource management framework and the clear read principle

Management of the Tourist Refund Scheme

Procurement of garrison support and welfare services

Recently tabled

Coordination Arrangements of Australian Government Entities Operating in Torres Strait

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Industry, Innovation and Science

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Potential

Operational efficiency of the Anti-Dumping Commission

Supporting Australia’s nuclear and scientific assets and research into the future

In-progress

Award of funding under the Regional Jobs and Investment Packages

Implementation of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) property investment strategy

Recently tabled

Effectiveness of Board Governance at the Australian Institute of Marine Science

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development

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Potential

Administration of regulation by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

Administration of the Regional Aviation Access Program

Administration of the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme

Management of the search and rescue aircraft contract

In-progress

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment targets

Award of funding under the Community Sport Infrastructure Program

Award of funding under the Regional Jobs and Investment Packages

Design and establishment of the Regional Investment Corporation

Establishment and use of IT related procurement panels

Governance of the implementation of ANAO and parliamentary committee recommendations

Implementation of the Digital Continuity 2020 Policy

OneSKY contractual arrangements

Western Sydney Airport procurement activities

Recently tabled

Application of cost recovery principles

Design, Implementation and Monitoring of Reforms to Services on Norfolk Island

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Parliamentary departments

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Potential

Business continuity management at Parliament House

Security works at Parliament House

Recently tabled

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Prime Minister and Cabinet

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Potential

Culture and capability initiatives for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Governance of Aboriginal land councils

Implementation and monitoring of the Australian Government Public Data Policy Statement

Indigenous Procurement Policy

Indigenous Protected Areas program and Working on Country ranger program

Management and impact of the Behavioural Economics Team of the Australian Government

Management of the Australian Government’s Register of Lobbyists

Remote Australia Strategies program

Schooling initiatives for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

In-progress

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment targets

Indigenous Advancement Strategy: Safety and Wellbeing program

Recently tabled

Coordination Arrangements of Australian Government Entities Operating in Torres Strait

Evaluating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Services Australia

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Potential

Administration of proof of identity requirements for accessing welfare payments

Administration of the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme

Design and implementation of the National Redress Scheme

Effectiveness of Services Australia’s social work services

Management of customer information

In-progress

Bilateral agreement arrangements between Services Australia and other entities

Establishment and use of IT related procurement panels

Welfare payment system redevelopment

Recently tabled

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Social Services

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Potential

Decision-making controls for financial sustainability – NDIS participant plans

Design and implementation of the National Redress Scheme

Fraud and integrity management in the Department of Social Services

National Disability Insurance Agency’s management of outsourced Partners in the Community

In-progress

Delivery of the Humanitarian Settlement Program

Management of contracts for Disability Employment Services

Recently tabled

Coordination and Targeting of Domestic Violence Funding and Actions

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

National Disability Insurance Scheme Fraud Control Program

Treasury

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Potential

Administration of the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation

National Partnership Agreement on Asset Recycling

Planning for the 2021 Census

Treasury’s management of the balance sheet — concessional loans

In-progress

Regulation of the National Energy Market

Recently tabled

Cyber Resilience of Government Business Enterprises and Corporate Commonwealth Entities

Farm Management Deposits Scheme

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Management of the Terrorism Reinsurance Scheme

Veterans’ Affairs

View Veterans’ Affairs portfolio

Potential

Administration of veterans’ residential care payments

Delivering the Veteran Centric Reforms program

Recently tabled

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities