2. Exploring major project data

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We surveyed 13 entities to get information on how 102 major projects (with a TEI of $100 million or more) are performing against their expected cost, timeframes and scope.

This includes 11 new projects, 82 existing projects and 9 completed projects that are collectively worth $99.8 billion.

This chapter explores changes to these projects' cost, time and scope to date.

We collected information on each project’s key documents, such as business cases and benefits management plans.

1. How well the government reports on major projects

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In this chapter, we discuss how much the government spends on major projects and how transparently the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) and responsible entities report this information to Parliament and the community.

1.1 Government spending on major projects

DTF reports on state capital projects in Budget Paper 4: State Capital Program in (BP4).

Major Projects Performance Reporting 2022

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This limited assurance review assessed if the public sector transparently reports the performance of major projects against cost, time, scope and benefits.

Fair Presentation of Service Delivery Performance 2023

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We examined whether the public sector fairly presents its service delivery performance information.

Assuring the Integrity of the Victorian Government’s Procurement Activities

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This audit examined if departments use suitable controls to prevent, detect and investigate fraud and corruption when procuring goods and services.

Responses to Performance Engagement Recommendations: Annual Status Update

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When we audit the performance of public sector agencies, we often identify opportunities for them to improve how they work. We make recommendations to help them address the risks and the root causes of any poor performance.

However, agencies are not legislatively required to accept, complete or publicly report on our recommendations.

Appendix F. Agency responses to assurance review

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Appendix E. Between-year trends of departmental completion times

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Appendix D. Engagements and agencies in this review

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Appendix C. Scope of this review

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