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Defence’s Contract Administration — Defence Industry Security Program

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The objective of this audit is to examine the effectiveness of the Department of Defence's (Defence's) administration of contractual obligations relating to the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP).
Audit criteria
To form a conclusion against this objective, the following high-level criteria will be applied:
- Has Defence established fit for purpose arrangements for administering contracted DISP requirements?
- Has Defence established and implemented fit for purpose arrangements to monitor compliance with contracted DISP requirements?
- Has Defence managed non-compliance with contracted DISP requirements?
Contribute to this audit
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The ANAO does not have a role in commenting on the merits of government policy but focuses on assessing the efficient and effective implementation of government programs, including the achievement of their intended benefits.
The audit you have selected is currently collecting audit evidence and is seeking input from members of the public. We particularly value information that deals with significant matters or insights into the administration of the subject of this audit. Information can be submitted either by uploading a file, or by entering your information into the comments box below.
While your contribution will be considered, and handled with care, you will not automatically receive feedback about your contribution. However, if you provide your contact details, you may be contacted regarding your contribution.
Please note that contributions are intermittently monitored. We aim to consider all contributions within 14 days of receipt.
We anticipate accepting contributions to this audit until Sunday 28 March 2021.
Work program portfolio
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