Results of special reviews and other investigations : October 2005
Overview
This report contains the results of three recently completed audit investigations and two special reviews.
The audit investigations examine a number of significant allegations and concerns conveyed to the Auditor General's Office by external parties, about: the tender and administration of a major contract for the supply of water treatment chemicals to the Barwon Region Water Authority; the management of a tender by the Kangan Batman Institute of TAFE of its printing functions; the possible misuse of court funds at the Geelong Magistrate’s Court. The special reviews examine: the evaluation and reporting of Regional infrastructure Development Fund outcomes; the administration of grants by five local governments. The report identifies opportunities for improvement in each of the areas examined, and makes recommendations to strengthen the audited agencies’ practices and performance.