Auditor-General's comments
John Doyle Auditor-General |
Audit team Andrew Evans—Engagement Leader Dale Thistlethwaite—Team Leader Tony Brown—Manager-Manager Sophie Fisher—Analyst |
Audit Summary
This report covers the results of the 2013 financial audits of 27 entities, comprising 14 technical and further education (TAFE) institutes and the 13 entities they control.
Historically, the results of audits of universities and TAFEs were found in one report. This year, however, for the first time the results are presented in separate reports—Technical and Further Education Institutes: Results of the 2013 Audits and Universities: Results of the 2013 Audits.
Auditor-General’s Report on the Annual Financial Report of the State of Victoria: 2016–17
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The Annual Financial Report of the State of Victoria presents the consolidated financial outcomes for the state and the general government sector at 30 June each year.
ICT Disaster Recovery Planning
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As computer systems become increasingly critical to the operations of government agencies, effective planning and processes to manage disruptions are vital for ensuring Victorians can continue to access public services. In this audit, we look at whether the ICT systems in Victorian Government departments and Victoria Police can be effectively recovered in the event of a disaster.
Assessing Benefits from the Regional Rail Link Project
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In this audit, we assess the benefits of the $3.65 billion regional rail link, which opened on 21 June 2015. The project involved construction of additional tracks between Southern Cross Station and West Werribee, two new stations at Wyndham Vale and Tarneit, upgrades to Footscray, West Footscray and Sunshine stations, and signalling upgrades along the whole corridor.
Internal Audit Performance
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In this audit, we examined the internal audit functions of all seven Victorian Government portfolio departments and assessed how well they use their internal audit resources. We evaluated the role and positioning of the internal audit function within departments, its independence and objectivity, the alignment of internal audit plans with departmental goals and risks, quality assurance and resourcing, performance against stakeholder expectations, and the communication of internal audit outcomes and insights.
V/Line Passenger Services
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This audit examines V/Line's performance and whether it is managing current and future challenges. We also examine Public Transport Victoria’s and Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources roles in overseeing and monitoring V/Line’s operational performance and the Department of Treasury and Finance's role in monitoring V/Line’s financial performance.
Local Government Assets: Asset Management and Compliance
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At 30 June 2018, the 79 Victorian councils controlled $102.1 billion in assets and infrastructure, including land, roads, buildings, drains, footpaths and bridges. Our previous audits of councils' asset management practices over the past 15 years have identified persistent weaknesses in their asset management. Councils require accurate asset information to comply with state and federal disaster response programs—if their asset management programs are noncompliant, they risk being unable to access funding.
Managing Surplus Government Land
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This audit assesses whether government agencies are achieving best value from surplus land.
Reducing the Harm Caused by Gambling
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This audit assessed if the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation is effectively reducing the severity of harm related to gambling.