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Published: Thursday 16 October 2008
Published

The objective of the audit was to examine the efficiency and effectiveness of the administration of the tip-off system, including Centrelink's management of privacy issues related to the tip-off management process.

Entity
Centrelink
Published: Tuesday 30 September 2008
Published

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.
Entity
Australian Customs Service
Published: Thursday 25 September 2008
Published

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.

Entity
Across Agencies
Published: Wednesday 24 September 2008
Published

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).

Entity
Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations; Centrelink
Published: Tuesday 23 September 2008
Published

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.
Entity
Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy; Department of Finance and Deregulation
Published: Wednesday 6 August 2008
Published

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.
Entity
Tourism Australia
Published: Tuesday 5 August 2008
Published

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.

Entity
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Published: Friday 27 June 2008
Published

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.
Entity
Australian Communications and Media Authority
Published: Thursday 26 June 2008
Published

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.
Entity
Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
Published: Tuesday 24 June 2008
Published

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.
Entity
Department of Finance and Deregulation