This part of the report examines whether the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) has effectively overseen the regulators in its portfolio, supported them in addressing government's policy goals and advised the Minister for Health on regulator performance.
Regulators in the health portfolio have diverse areas of responsibility. We looked at whether Drugs and Poisons Regulation, Pest Control, Radiation Safety and the Victorian Pharmacy Authority are efficiently achieving their intended outcomes while reducing the red tape they impose.
Regulations have a significant role in the Victorian economy. They are a key instrument used by government to achieve its social, economic and environmental goals by directly influencing how private firms and not-for-profit organisations do business. Regulation is meant to effectively protect the community and the environment while allowing individuals and businesses to prosper.
 John Doyle Auditor-General |
Audit team Ray Winn and Kate Kuring—Engagement Leaders Nerillee Miller—Team Leader Louise Gelling, Ronan McCabe and Celinda Estallo—Analysts |
Ordered to be published
VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT PRINTER March 2015
PP No 23, Session 2014–15
In accordance with section 16(3) of the Audit Act 1994, a copy of this report, or part of this report, was provided to all portfolio departments and named agencies with a request for submissions or comments.
The submissions and comments provided are not subject to audit nor the evidentiary standards required to reach an audit conclusion. Responsibility for the accuracy, fairness and balance of those comments rests solely with the agency head.
Responses were received as follows:
Figure E1
Public private partnerships
Public private Partnership |
Responsible agency |
Description |
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Barwon Water Biosolids Management |
Barwon Region Water Corporation and the Department of Environment and Primary Industries |
Responsibility on public sector entities to achieve their objectives, with regard to reliability of financial reporting, effectiveness and efficiency of operations, compliance with applicable laws, and reporting to interested parties.
The systematic allocation of the depreciable amount of an intangible asset over its expected useful life.
Entity |
Reporting framework |
Audit opinions |
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