Implementation of departmental savings and efficiencies

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We plan to examine whether departments and agencies implemented the savings and efficiencies, outlined in the COVID Debt Repayment Plan – savings and efficiencies initiative in the 2023–24 Budget Paper No. 3: Service Delivery, in a way that protected frontline staff and maintained service delivery.

Elective surgery in Victoria

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We plan to assess whether the COVID Catch-Up Plan increased the number of Victorians receiving timely elective surgery.

Cybersecurity: infrastructure

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We plan to examine the effectiveness of agencies’ asset management in relation to the cloud environment and the effectiveness of controls associated with cloud-based infrastructure.

Contractors and consultants: management

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We plan to examine how contracts and consultancies are being managed by the Victorian Public Service and the extent to which those management practices are consistent with the relevant guidelines.