Government claims that $300 million in savings can be achieved by a ‘Tetris-type’ plan to pack public servants into unused office space don’t hold water, an audit has found.
Tag: auditor-general
Errors, missing projects on governments’ ICT dashboards
Audits into the Queensland and Victorian governments’ online ICT expenditure reporting tools have found both dashboards improved transparency but their accuracy is in question.
NSW universities are doing ok, says audit
Overseas student numbers soar.
Investigation into Commonwealth government procurement
Disability benefits, IT procurement.
New NSW Auditor General named
Family and Community Services Deputy Secretary Margaret Crawford to fill crucial role.
Victoria’s $434m crime proceeds haul cops a caning
By Julian Bajkowski Victoria’s system of confiscating money and assets from the state’s organised criminals and drug dealers has been found sorely wanting by the state’s Auditor General after a…
Performance reporting has good practice
Key performance indicators of agencies are generally well managed and reported, but with room for improvement, according to the Western Australian Auditor General. The audit has covered the current government…
CCTV cameras get thumbs up from auditor general
In his report tabled in Parliament today, acting auditor general – Glen Clarke – found the use of closed circuit television cameras (CCTV) was having positive results but more could…
Committee recommends review of Auditor-General powers
The Public Accounts and Audit Committee has advised the Commonwealth to re-examine the role and powers of the Auditor-General. Committee chair, Rob Oakeshott, said it was “timely for the role…
ANAO investigates confidentiality in government contracts
The Australian National Audit Office has released its report on confidentiality in government contracts, recommending a review of procurement reporting requirements. The audit assess the appropriateness of the use and…