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  • Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing in the Southern Ocean

    Tabled Date:
    Tuesday 30th September 2008
    Report Number:
    6
    Portfolio:
    Attorney General
    Department:
    Australian Customs Service

    The objective of the audit was to assess whether Customs has implemented effective measures to control IUU fishing in the Southern Ocean. The audit examined Customs' management and coordination of enforcement operations in the Southern Ocean, with particular emphasis on:

    • the approach to assessing and reporting SOMPR program performance, and whether outcomes are being met;
    • coordination with other stakeholder agencies to meet program outcomes;
    • the operational planning framework, management of human and physical resources and contract management; and
    • the management of the deployment and operation of program maritime assets.


    Download ANAO Audit Report No.6 2008-09
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  • The Senate Order for Departmental and Agency Contracts (Calendar Year 2007 Compliance)

    Tabled Date:
    Thursday 25th September 2008
    Report Number:
    5
    Portfolio:
    Across Agencies
    Department:
    Across Agencies

    The audit objective was to assess whether all agencies compiled Internet listings as required by the Senate Order, and to examine the appropriateness of the use, by selected agencies, of confidentiality provisions.


    Download ANAO Audit Report No.5 2008-09
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  • The Business Partnership Agreement between the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) and Centrelink

    Tabled Date:
    Wednesday 24th September 2008
    Report Number:
    4
    Portfolio:
    Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
    Department:
    Department of Education, Employment and Workplace RelationsCentrelink

    The audit objective was to form an opinion on the administrative effectiveness of the arrangements between DEEWR (previously DEWR) and Centrelink for the delivery of working age employment services under the Business Partnership Agreement (BPA).


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  • Establishment and Management of the Communications Fund

    Tabled Date:
    Tuesday 23rd September 2008
    Report Number:
    3
    Portfolio:
    Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy
    Department:
    Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital EconomyDepartment of Finance and Deregulation

    The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the management and administration of the Communications Fund, including an assessment of:

    • the development and implementation of appropriate investment strategies; and
    • the robustness of the governance structures and controls relating to investment activities.


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  • Tourism Australia

    Tabled Date:
    Wednesday 6th August 2008
    Report Number:
    2
    Portfolio:
    Resources, Energy and Tourism
    Department:
    Tourism Australia

    The objective of this audit was to assess the effectiveness of Tourism Australia's governance arrangements, the management of its marketing contracts, and whether outcomes are being achieved. The audit reviewed Tourism Australia's:

    • procurement processes for selecting service providers;
    • management of service provider contracts; and
    • governance framework including planning, performance management and reporting.


    Download ANAO Audit Report No.2 2008-09
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  • Employment and Management of Locally Engaged Staff

    Tabled Date:
    Tuesday 5th August 2008
    Report Number:
    1
    Portfolio:
    Foreign Affairs
    Department:
    Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

    The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of DFAT's employment and management of its LES at Australia's overseas missions. In particular, the audit examined arrangements for: planning and risk management; guidance and training; recruitment, engagement and employment of LES; and performance management.


    Download ANAO Audit Report No.1 2008-09
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  • Regulation of Commercial Broadcasting

    Tabled Date:
    Friday 27th June 2008
    Report Number:
    46
    Portfolio:
    Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy
    Department:
    Australian Communications and Media Authority

    The audit objective was to examine if ACMA is, in respect of commercial broadcasting services, effectively discharging its regulatory responsibilities under the BSA. The audit examined ACMA's:

    • monitoring of commercial broadcasters' compliance with the BSA;
    • addressing non compliance with, and enforcement of, the BSA;
    • collection of broadcast licence fees; and
    • monitoring and reporting of its regulatory performance in respect of commercial broadcasting.


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  • Specific Purpose Payments:General Recurrent Grants for Government Schools

    Tabled Date:
    Thursday 26th June 2008
    Report Number:
    45
    Portfolio:
    Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
    Department:
    Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations

    The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of the department's administration of general recurrent grants paid to the States and Territories for government schools. To achieve this, the ANAO assessed whether the department:

    • paid the correct amount of general recurrent grants to the States and Territories;
    • effectively managed the agreements with the States and Territories; and
    • monitored progress towards achieving the National Goals for Schooling in the Twenty-First Century.


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  • Interim Phase of the Audit of Financial Statements of General Government Sector Agencies for the Year ending 30 June 2008

    Tabled Date:
    Wednesday 25th June 2008
    Report Number:
    44
    Portfolio:
    Across Agencies
    Department:

    This report presents the results of the interim phase of the 2007-08 financial statement audits of all portfolio departments and other major General Government Sector (GGS) agencies that collectively represent some 95 per cent of total GGS revenues and expenses. The results of the final audits of these departments and agencies will be included in a second report to be tabled in the Parliament in December 2008 following completion of the financial statement audits of all entities for 2007-08.


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  • Third Tranche Sale of Telstra Shares

    Tabled Date:
    Tuesday 24th June 2008
    Report Number:
    43
    Portfolio:
    Finance and Deregulation
    Department:
    Department of Finance and Deregulation

    The objectives for the audit of the third tranche sale of Telstra shares were to:

    • assess the extent to which the Government's sale objectives were achieved, including maximising overall value for money;
    • assess the effectiveness of the management of the sale; and
    • identify principles of sound administrative practice to facilitate potential improvements in any future asset sales.


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