Auditor-General's comments
 John Doyle Auditor-General |
Audit team Paul O’Connor—Engagement Leader Wayne Singleton—Team Leader David English—Senior analyst Annie Skelton—Analyst |
Emergency Response ICT Systems: Message
Ordered to be printed
VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT PRINTER October 2014
PP No 369, Session 2010–14
Emergency Response ICT Systems
Body
This audit examined the procedures and supporting information and communications technology (ICT) systems used by the Emergency services and safety Telecommunications Authority to answer a Triple Zero call and subsequently dispatch an emergency response vehicle.
Appendix A. Audit Act 1994 section 16—submissions and comments
Introduction
In accordance with section 16(3) of the Audit Act 1994, a copy of this report was provided to:
- Department of Treasury and Finance
- Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure
- Department of Health
- VicRoads
- Public Transport Victoria.
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.
3 Impact of the High Value High Risk process
At a glance
Background
The High Value High Risk (HVHR) process was introduced to provide more certainty that expected outcomes and benefits for projects would be delivered. This would occur by strengthening the Department of Treasury and Finance's (DTF) support for and scrutiny of projects classified as HVHR.
2 Management of the High Value High Risk process
At a glance
Background
Effectively managing the High Value High Risk (HVHR) process involves establishing a review capacity, applying clear policies and procedures to guide and record reviews, applying rigorous quality assurance, clearly communicating with stakeholders and monitoring and reporting on the process and its outcomes.
1 Background
1.1 Introduction
1.1.1 Infrastructure planning and delivery
Effective planning and delivery of major infrastructure projects is critical for governments to achieve their policy objectives. In Victoria, the total value of public sector capital investments underway or commencing in 2014–15 is around $72 billion.
The 2014–15 Budget commits up to $27 billion in new infrastructure including:
Auditor-General's comments
 John Doyle Auditor-General |
Audit team Ray Winn—Sector Director Tony Brown—Team Leader Michelle Tolliday—Manager |
Impact of Increased Scrutiny of High Value High Risk Projects: Message
Ordered to be printed
VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT PRINTER June 2014
PP No 333, Session 2010–14
Impact of Increased Scrutiny of High Value High Risk Projects
Body
This audit examined the effectiveness of the HVHR process in improving project business cases and procurements so that they provide an adequate basis for delivering intended project benefits within approved time lines and costs.