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  • Evaluation Processes for the Selection of Hearing Devices

    Tabled Date:
    Monday 29th June 1998
    Report Number:
    49
    Portfolio:
    Health and Ageing
    Department:
    Department of Health and Family Services

    The objectives of the audit were to assist the Department in the timely identification of any deficiencies in the evaluation of responses from suppliers and options for addressing the deficiencies. The objectives were to: test the Department's adherence to Commonwealth Procurement Guidelines for open and effective competition and to legislative and other Government specified requirements; and provide a report to the Parliament, the Government and other interested parties on the probity of the evaluation process. The scope of the audit was restricted to considering the processes employed by the Department in the selection of hearing devices for use under the voucher scheme.


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  • Restructuring of Meat and Livestock Statutory Organisations

    Tabled Date:
    Thursday 25th June 1998
    Report Number:
    50
    Portfolio:
    Across Agencies
    Department:
    Across Agency

    The audit assessed the effectiveness of the governance framework for the management of the transition from the existing red meat industry structures to new structures which increased industry's role in self determination and self regulation and minimised the involvement of Government. Matters considered included the effectiveness of: planning for the implementation of the new arrangements; management of the risks associated with the implementation of the new arrangements; management structures used in the transition arrangements; and accountability arrangements for ongoing Commonwealth involvement.


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  • Management of Commonwealth Guarantees, Indemnities and Letters of Comfort

    Tabled Date:
    Tuesday 23rd June 1998
    Report Number:
    47
    Portfolio:
    Across Agencies
    Department:
    Across Agency

    The objectives of this audit were to assess, with respect to guarantees, indemnities and letters of comfort: changes in the size and nature of the Commonwealth's reported exposure since 30 June 1995; the extent of improvement in agencies' management and monitoring of the Commonwealth's exposure to these instruments; the approach of agencies to effective risk management and control of Commonwealth exposures to these instruments; and whether current reporting practices provide a sufficiently comprehensive coverage for public accountability purposes, at both the agency and whole of government levels.


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  • Data Management in the APS

    Tabled Date:
    Monday 22nd June 1998
    Report Number:
    48
    Portfolio:
    Across Agencies
    Department:
    Across Agency

    The objective of the audit was to assess the efficiency, effectiveness and accountability of data management by government agencies. The audit focused mainly on data collected by departments and agencies from non-departmental organisations and institutions.


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  • Internal Audit

    Tabled Date:
    Thursday 28th May 1998
    Report Number:
    46
    Portfolio:
    Across Agencies
    Department:
    Across Agency

    The objectives of this audit were to: provide assurance to the Parliament on the effectiveness of internal audit operations; and determine whether internal audit generally operates at, or near, recognised better practice. The criteria used to measure internal audit effectiveness were based on four principles developed as part of the audit. These principles and criteria deal with the level of management support and authority; the use of a risk-focus to address client needs; the appropriate balance of skills and knowledge; and the use made of continuous improvement processes and measurement of performance effectiveness.


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  • Planning for Rural Health

    Tabled Date:
    Thursday 28th May 1998
    Report Number:
    45
    Portfolio:
    Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
    Department:
    Department of Health and Family Services

    The objective of the audit was to determine whether the Department of Health and Family Services had managed its coordinating role and implemented its responsibilities under the National Rural Health Strategy efficiently and effectively.


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  • Australian Diplomatic Communications Network- Project Management

    Tabled Date:
    Wednesday 13th May 1998
    Report Number:
    44
    Portfolio:
    Foreign Affairs
    Department:
    Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

    The Australian Diplomatic Communications Network was developed to provide a secure communication and automation capability for domestic offices and overseas posts. The audit focussed on project management of the ADCNET project, and in particular: how effectively the ADCNET project was managed; how effectively project risks were managed; and the extent to which project management processes have established whether ADCNET meets the specifications set by, and the expectations held by, DFAT, as well as any lessons to be learnt for this and other future projects.


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  • Life-cycle Costing in the Department of Defence

    Tabled Date:
    Tuesday 12th May 1998
    Report Number:
    43
    Portfolio:
    Defence
    Department:
    Department of Defence

    The objective of the audit was to report on whether Defence applies Life-cycle Costing appropriately in support of decisions throughout the acquisition and management of its capital assets, and to make recommendations for any improvement. Criteria were established against each of the issues considered by the audit, namely LCC policy and coordination, use of LCC in investment decisions, use of LCC to support budgeting, data to support LCC and LCC training and education.


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  • Preliminary Inquiries into the Natural Heritage Trust

    Tabled Date:
    Monday 11th May 1998
    Report Number:
    42
    Portfolio:
    Across Agencies
    Department:
    Across Agency

    In the light of the concerns raised by the Leader of the Opposition and some other Members of Parliament about the allocation of financial assistance approved under the NHT, it was decided to undertake preliminary inquiries. The inquiries focussed on the transparency and rigour of the decision-making process for projects approved for NHT funding.


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  • Purchase of Hospital Services from State Governments

    Tabled Date:
    Friday 17th April 1998
    Report Number:
    40
    Portfolio:
    Defence
    Department:
    Department of Veterans' Affairs

    The objectives for the audit were to assess the: economy, administrative effectiveness, and accountability of DVA's management of the purchase of hospital services from State and Territory governments; and strategies adopted by DVA to manage change associated with its purchase of hospital care services from State and Territory governments. The twin aims were to provide assurance to stakeholders and to identify any area in which improvements could be made to achieve better results.


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