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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 3 of 2008–09)
Published: Tuesday 23 September 2008
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The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the management and administration of the Communications Fund, including an assessment of:
- the development and implementation of appropriate investment strategies; and
- the robustness of the governance structures and controls relating to investment activities.
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Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy; Department of Finance and Deregulation
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 32 of 2008–09)
Published: Tuesday 19 May 2009
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The objective of the audit was to review Defence's management of the HQJOC Project's tender process, including probity management, for the construction of the joint operation headquarters in order to provide assurance that the policy principles for the use of private financing had been followed.
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Department of Defence
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 18 of 2008–09)
Published: Tuesday 3 February 2009
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The Australian Political Parties for Democracy Programme is administered by Finance. The programme aims to strengthen democracy internationally by providing support for the international activities of Australia's major political parties. Funding of up to $1 million is provided annually under the programme to each of the Australian Labor Party and to the Liberal Party of Australia. Guidelines for the programme provide for the parties to re-apply for funding each year and set out the criteria against which applications for funding are assessed. The proposed audit would examine the administration of the program by Finance, including the adequacy of assessment of acquittal documentation and requests to roll over funding.
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Department of Finance and Deregulation
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 10 of 1996–97)
Published: Wednesday 16 October 1996
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This audit considered the action taken in relation to the recommendations of Audit Report No.47, 1991-92, Energy Management of Commonwealth Buildings. The objective of this follow-up audit was to assess whether the Department of Primary Industries and Energy, the Department of Administrative Services, and the Department of Finance had taken appropriate action in relation to the recommendations. The audit criteria were the extent to which the original recommendations agreed by the agencies had been implemented and what had been achieved.
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Department of Administrative Services; Department of Primary Industries and Energy
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 13 of 2008–09)
Published: Tuesday 16 December 2008
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The audit objective was to assess how well agencies manage their websites. Particular attention was given to the audited agencies' website purposes, risk management and planning, policies, content management procedures, and performance monitoring and reporting. These elements provide the framework for the design, implementation and operation of websites.
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Australian Bureau of Statistics; Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry; Department of Foriegn Affairs and Trade
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 41 of 1997–98)
Published: Wednesday 15 April 1998
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The ANAO first examined asset management in the general government sector in 1995. The outcome of that review was presented in Audit Report No. 27, 1995-96, Asset Management. The primary objectives of the current review were to:
- ascertain the degree of acceptance of the previous audit recommendations;
- establish the extent to which organisations were managing their assets in accordance with the asset management principles espoused in the Asset Management Handbook; and
- examine any central coordination initiatives in asset management.
Meeting these objectives permits the ANAO to express an updated opinion on the state of asset management in the general government sector other than for specialised military equipment.
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Across Agency
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 33 of 2008–09)
Published: Wednesday 20 May 2009
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The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Tax Office's administration of the PRRT. The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) identified four key areas for review: general administration; compliance; promoting certainty in administering the PRRT; and governance arrangements.
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Australian Taxation Office
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 29 of 1996–97)
Published: Wednesday 26 March 1997
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The overall objective of the preliminary study was to determine whether a performance audit of the management of corporate sponsorship was warranted. Specifically, the areas canvassed during the preliminary study were:
- policies and guidelines for the management of corporate sponsorship;
- integration of corporate sponsorship into agency planning;
- contractual arrangements;
- evaluation of corporate sponsorship within the agency;
- valuation and reporting of corporate sponsorship; and
- costs and benefits associated with corporate sponsorship.
The preliminary study findings did not warrant proceeding to a full performance audit. However, because corporate sponsorship is likely to be a growing area of importance for the Commonwealth, the ANAO concluded that there was value in producing a better practice guide in addition to the audit report.
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Across Agency
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 29 of 2008–09)
Published: Thursday 23 April 2009
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The objective of this performance audit of construction projects on the AusLink National Network was to assess the effectiveness of the administration by DITRDLG in working with the States to deliver the outcomes expected by the Government and the broader community. To inform the audit assessment, the methodology included examination of both Australian Government and State Government records as well as site inspections in relation to 21 projects being delivered in three States (New South Wales (NSW), Queensland and Tasmania). DITRDLG and the respective State road transport authorities were consulted in the selection of projects to be examined in detail.
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Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government
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Performance audit (Auditor-General Report No. 25 of 2008–09)
Published: Wednesday 11 March 2009
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The objective of this audit was to assess and report on the progress being made by Government agencies in achieving better practice in green office procurement and sustainable office management. The scope of the audit included agencies incorporated under the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 as well as a sample of bodies incorporated under the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997. Sixty-three agencies were included in an audit survey. Detailed validation was carried out in nine of these agencies.
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Across Entities