We implemented a new senior executive structure, shown in Figure 4A, following an organisational review. The new structure lowers our future cost base, creates improved functional spans of control resulting in simpler lines of authority and accountability, and promotes greater cohesion and collaboration across our office.
The products and services we deliver relate mainly to two Parliamentary output groups—Output Group 1 (OG1) Parliamentary reports and services, and Output Group 2 (OG2) Audit reports on financial statements. Figures 3A and 3B show how we performed meeting our OG1 and OG2 targets in 2016–17.
Figure 3A
Performance against OG1 Parliamentary reports and services targets
The Auditor-General is an independent officer of the Victorian Parliament, appointed to scrutinise the way the government spends money on behalf of Victorians. Through our reports to Parliament we help hold the government to account.
We surveyed Parliamentarians’ overall satisfaction with our office and services, and the results remain strong, with a survey score of 93 out of 100. |
This report covers the activities of the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office (VAGO) for the reporting period 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017.
It is prepared under the Financial Management Act 1994 and incorporates the requirements of applicable Australian Accounting Standards, Financial Reporting Directions and Standing Directions for the period ending 30 June 2017. A disclosure index in Appendix I identifies VAGO’s compliance with statutory disclosure requirements.
| ASP | Audit service provider |
| BAU | Business as usual |
| FTE | Full-time equivalent |
| HR | Human resources |
| ICT | Information and communications technology |
| PAEC | Public Accounts and Estimates Committee |
| VAGO | Victorian Auditor-General’s Office |
| V |
I am pleased to present my annual report for 2016–17.
Dear Presiding Officers
The Annual Report 2016–17 presents a summary of the performance of the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017. It is prepared in accordance with the Audit Act 1994, the Financial Management Act 1994, Australian Accounting Standards, and the Financial Reporting Directions and Standing Directions of the Minister for Finance.
In accordance with section 16(3) of the Audit Act 1994 a copy of this report was provided to the departments of Premier and Cabinet, Treasury and Finance, Sustainability and Environment, Primary Industries, Justice, Business and Innovation, Human Services, and Planning and Community Development with a request for submissions or comments.