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Financial statement audit (Auditor-General Report No. 31 of 1997–98)
Published: Monday 1 December 1997
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This report is the aggregate financial statement for the Commonwealth prepared by the Minister for Finance.
Entity
Across Agency
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 7 of 1998–99)
Published: Monday 7 September 1998
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The objective of the audit was to determine the extent to which the new employment services market had been implemented effectively and efficiently in accordance with announced Government policy and timeframe.
Entity
Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 18 of 1997–98)
Published: Thursday 4 December 1997
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The objective of the audit was to determine the extent to which the new Commonwealth services delivery arrangements were implemented efficiently and effectively. The audit focussed on the establishment of Centrelink to deliver services on behalf of purchaser departments and the development of associated purchaser/provider arrangements.
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Centrelink
Speeches and papers
Published: Thursday 16 September 1999
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Mr P.J. Barrett (AM) - Auditor-General for Australia, presented at the Department of Employment, Workplace Relations and Small Business Leadership Development Program
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 37 of 2002–03)
Published: Thursday 3 April 2003
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The objective of this audit was to assess whether DFAT had effective processes for issuing passports in Australia. In particular, the audit focussed on whether DFAT had effective strategies for managing passport services; provided quality client service; and had effective and secure processes for passport issue to entitled persons.
Entity
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 48 of 1997–98)
Published: Monday 22 June 1998
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The objective of the audit was to assess the efficiency, effectiveness and accountability of data management by government agencies. The audit focused mainly on data collected by departments and agencies from non-departmental organisations and institutions.
Entity
Across Agency
Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 34 of 2001–02)
Published: Tuesday 26 February 2002
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The audit reviewed the use of taxis in six Commonwealth agencies. The objective of the audit was to provide assurance that organisations were effectively managing associated risks and complying with legislation and guidelines in relation to the use of, and payment for taxi services.
Entity
Department of Transport and Regional Services
Speeches and papers
Published: Tuesday 23 August 2011
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Mr Ian McPhee, PSM - Auditor?General for Australia, Speaking Notes for the IPAA (ACT) Forum, Canberra
Speeches and papers
Published: Thursday 6 February 2003
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Mr P.J. Barrett (AM) - Auditor-General for Australia, presented to the Australasian Council of Auditors-General Conference, Melbourne
Speeches and papers
Published: Friday 24 September 2010
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Mr Ian McPhee - Auditor-General for Australia, address to the Risk Management Institution of Australasia -ACT Chapter Conference 'Building on Experience'