2. Performance audit work program
We plan to deliver 22 performance engagements in 2023–24 across our 7 performance audit sectors.
1. About our annual plan
The Auditor-General gives independent assurance to Parliament and the community about the Victorian public sector's financial integrity and performance. VAGO assists with this.
What we do
Types of engagements
Our annual work program is made up of:
Performance engagement work program 2023–24
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Annual Plan 2023–24
Body
This annual plan sets out our proposed work program for the 2023–24 financial year.
Appendix D. Agreement modules and plans
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Appendix C. Scope of this audit
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Appendix B. Acronyms, abbreviations and glossary
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4. Maintaining and renewing railway assets
Conclusion
Metro is largely maintaining the railway assets as planned. It is behind in renewing its technology assets and has spent significantly less on these to date than it had planned.
The department does not know the size of this renewal backlog for technology assets, why Metro is spending less than planned and where or how well Metro does the work.
The department does not effectively monitor if Metro is maintaining and renewing assets according to all of the agreement's requirements.
Appendix A. Submissions and comments
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3. Planning to maintain and renew railway infrastructure and technology
Conclusion
The department has not defined its long-term strategic aims and priorities for managing railway assets. This limits its ability to meaningfully assess Metro’s maintenance and renewal planning and set suitable requirements for any future agreement.
Metro’s renewal priorities, and the department’s review of these, consider the need to support safe, reliable and punctual train services.