The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of the implementation of the My Health Record system under the opt-out model.

The objective of the audit was to assess the administrative effectiveness of the CCAS. The audit focused on the following key areas: targeting non-compliance; real time compliance activity; post transaction compliance activity; and planning and performance evaluation. As the imports phase of the Integrated Cargo System (ICS) was only introduced in October 2005, this system was not reviewed as part of the audit. Our audit programme for 2005–06 includes ICS as a potential audit topic.

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Health's strategies for managing a communicable disease emergency.

The objective of this audit was to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the Australian Electoral Commission’s implementation of those recommendations relating to improving the accuracy and completeness of the electoral roll and other matters from Audit Report No.28 2009–10 that have not previously been followed-up by the ANAO.

The ANAO’s performance audit program is one of the main assurance functions of the Auditor-General. The purpose of this information report was to provide analysis of 2023–24 performance audits.

The objective of the audit was to assess whether the award of funding under the Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Program was informed by an appropriate assessment process and sound advice.

An Audit Committee Chairs Forum was held on Friday, 3 December 2021. It was both an in-person and virtual event.

The text on this page is the communique from the forum.

The objective of the audit was to assess whether the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC) supports good governance in Indigenous corporations consistent with the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (CATSI).

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Defence's management of the disposal of specialist military equipment.

The audit objective was to assess the Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman's effectiveness in managing complaints.

The objective of this audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation’s (ARPC) management of the Terrorism Reinsurance Scheme.

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the implementation of procurement reforms by the DTA and Finance following on from Auditor-General Report No.5 2022–23 Digital Transformation Agency’s Procurement of ICT-related services.

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of the Treasury’s design and delivery of the Housing Australia Future Fund.

The objective of this audit was to assess the efficiency of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s delivery of passport services through the Australian Passport Office.

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Australian Taxation Office's administration of the JobKeeper scheme.

The objective of this audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission's probity management.

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the design and implementation of the Department of Human Services' Quality Framework.

The audit objective was to assess entities’ progress in implementing the corporate planning requirement under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 and related PGPA Rule 2014.

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Australian Taxation Office in achieving revenue commitments established under specific Budget-funded compliance measures.

The objective of this information report is to provide transparency of, and insights on, government grants expenses and Commonwealth entities’ self-reporting of grants on GrantConnect, for the past four years from 2021–22 to 2024–25. The ANAO plans to use data from GrantConnect that are publicly available.

The ANAO could assess the Department of Industry, Science and Resources’ management of its decommissioning and rehabilitation activities. The department manages a range of complex decommissioning and rehabilitation activities, such as decommissioning the Northern Endeavour facility and overseeing the rehabilitation of the Ranger and the Rum Jungle former uranium mine sites.

The ANAO could assess whether the award of grant funding under the Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program was effective and consistent with the Commonwealth Grant Rules and Principles. The purpose of the program is to deliver community and sporting infrastructure, open space improvements and other community priorities. The program is being delivered as an invitation-only, closed non-competitive grants opportunity to fulfil community infrastructure commitments from the 2025 Federal election and from the 2025–26 Budget and Pre-Election Fiscal Outlook. It was opened to applications in September 2025 from more than 220 organisations and is valued at more than $560 million.

The ANAO could assess whether the award of grant funding under the Supporting Multicultural Communities Program was effective and consistent with the Commonwealth Grant Rules and Principles. The program is to provide direct support to multicultural community organisations. It is being delivered through seven invitation-only, closed non-competitive grants opportunities in three streams: infrastructure; amenities; and events and programs. The program is to fulfil the 2025 election commitments. The program guidelines identified the more than 160 organisations that were eligible to apply. Applications opened between October 2025 and April 2026, with $172 million in grant funding available.

The Financial and Performance Reporting Forum is scheduled for Friday, 23 July 2027. Further information about the forum will be announced closer to the event date. The forum is for Chief Financial Officers and preparers of financial and performance statements. If you would like to be invited or have any questions regarding the upcoming forum, please contact External.Relations@anao.gov.au.

The Audit Committee Chairs Forum is scheduled for Friday, 19 February 2027. Further information about the forum will be announced closer to the event date. The forum is for Commonwealth Audit Committee Chairs and independent members. If you would like to be invited or have any questions regarding the upcoming forum, please contact External.Relations@anao.gov.au.

The Financial and Performance Reporting Forum is scheduled for Friday, 12 February 2027. Further information about the forum will be announced closer to the event date. The forum is for Chief Financial Officers and preparers of financial and performance statements. If you would like to be invited or have any questions regarding the upcoming forum, please contact External.Relations@anao.gov.au.

The objective of this section 25 report is to provide transparency over, and insights on, competitive procurement practices based on Commonwealth entities’ self-reporting of procurements on AusTender.

This audit, or series of audits, would explore key issues in procurement and contract management. This could include: entities’ use of Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) exemptions, including Division 2 exemptions (which allow use of limited tender) and/or exemptions from all or part of the CPRs under paragraph 2.6 of the CPRs; use of contract amendments; and/or other areas of risk in procurement and contract management.

Many Commonwealth entities continue to rely on long-lived, business-critical ICT systems that deliver essential services but can be increasingly costly and difficult to support. These systems often sit on older technology stacks, potentially include end-of-support components, and may carry heightened operational, security and continuity risks. The ANAO could examine whether selected entities appropriately identify, govern, secure and sustain or progressively modernise these established platforms.

The Audit Committee Chairs Forum is scheduled for Friday, 30 July 2027. Further information about the forum will be announced closer to the event date. The forum is for Commonwealth Audit Committee Chairs and independent members. If you would like to be invited or have any questions regarding the upcoming forum, please contact External.Relations@anao.gov.au.