1 Audit context
1.1 Background
Many public services rely on public assets such as trains, roads and schools to support their delivery. The Treasurer's 2017–18 Financial Report identifies that the State of Victoria controlled a total of $265 billion of non-financial assets at 30 June 2018. Inadequate management of these assets can affect the services these assets provide or support, and, therefore, the quality of life for all Victorians.