In this report we summarise the outcomes of our audits of the TAFE sector’s financial reports and performance statements for the year ended 31 December 2023.

In this report, we share outcomes of our audit on the state's financial report and our independent perspective on the state's financial outcomes and risks to fiscal sustainability.

We plan to examine whether relevant Victorian Government agencies assure the quality of their critical data assets.

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.

We plan to examine whether Free TAFE has delivered intended outcomes for Victorians by helping address demand for priority skills and delivering public benefit.

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.

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.