1 Audit context
High-quality public services are critical to the wellbeing and prosperity of the community. The Victorian public sector comprises approximately 3 388 entities, employs about 286 000 people, and delivers a diverse range of services, such as healthcare, schools and roads. This requires a skilled public service capable of giving comprehensive and impartial advice to government, effectively and efficiently implementing policy, and delivering services. The public sector must operate with absolute integrity to meet the needs of the Victorian community and maintain its trust.