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Quick view of the annual audit work program

View the current list of potential and in-progress audits and assurance reviews, categorised by portfolio, across the annual audit work program.

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Consolidated financial statements

Annual performance statements audits

Quick view of the annual audit work program

Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Potential

Award of funding under the Future Drought Fund

Management of approved arrangements for the import of live animals

Management of Commonwealth fisheries — follow-up

Management of post entry quarantine

In-progress

Compliance with domestic and international travel requirements in the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Cost recovery in the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Recently tabled

Delivery of the Biosecurity Workforce

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Attorney-General’s

Potential

Closing the Gap on family violence and out-of-home care

Design and implementation of the Consumer Data Right (CDR)

Developing and delivering selected digital identity reforms — Digital Identity System

Procurement by the National Anti-Corruption Commission

The award of funding under the justice reinvestment program

In-progress

Compliance with domestic and international travel requirements in the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission and Civil Aviation Safety Authority

Procurement and contract management of the new Federal Register of Legislation project

Recently tabled

Conduct of Procurements Relating to Two New Child Sexual Abuse-related National Services

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Australian Taxation Office

Potential

Australian Taxation Office Regulation of Superannuation

Data governance in the Australian Taxation Office

Developing and delivering selected digital identity reforms — Digital Identity System

Fraud Fusion Taskforce

Management of confidential information in the ATO

The Australian Taxation Office’s Client Identity Support Centre

In-progress

Australian Taxation Office management of small business taxpayer debt

Recently tabled

Australian Taxation Office’s Procurement of IT Managed Services

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

Potential

Administration and operation of the Recycling Modernisation Fund

Award of funding under the Urban Rivers and Catchments Program

Management of Commonwealth National Parks — Follow-up

Rewiring the Nation early implementation

In-progress

Australian Antarctic Program

Community Batteries for Household Solar program

Delivery of Snowy 2.0

Recently tabled

Administration of the Equipment Energy Efficiency Program (GEMS)

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Cross-entity

Potential

Administration of sponsorship arrangements

Australian Government Grants Reporting

Compliance with legislative and policy requirements / Integrity compliance audits

Delivery of outcomes achieved as intended by the government approved New Policy Proposal

Effectiveness of selected whole-of-government procurement arrangements

Effectiveness of the administration of statutory functions by selected Inspectors-General

Effectiveness of the management of Machinery of Government changes by selected Australian Government entities

Implementation of Parliamentary and Auditor-General recommendations

Management of cybersecurity

Payment arrangements under the Federation Funding Agreement framework

Procurement by National Intelligence Community agencies

Responding to climate change in the Australian Government sector

In-progress

Australian Government Budget Information Report

Recently tabled

Ministerial Statements of Expectations and Responding Statements of Intent

Defence

Potential

2025-26 Major Projects Report

Administration of the Pacific Maritime Security Program

Defence Integrated Investment Program

Defence’s administration of export permits

Delivery of the Defence Enterprise Resource Planning Program

Department of Defence’s management of fatigue related risks

Establishment and use of Defence’s Major Service Provider Panel

Management of the Defence estate

Management of the disposal of specialist military equipment

Procurement by National Intelligence Community agencies

In-progress

2024–25 Major Projects Report

Administration of investigations in Defence

Award of funding under Defence’s Industry grants programs

Compliance with gifts, benefits and hospitality requirements in the Department of Defence

Defence's management of contracts for the supply of munitions — part 2

Defence’s Collins Class Life of Type Extension — planning and implementation

Defence’s procurement of Infantry Fighting Vehicles (LAND 400 Phase 3)

Recently tabled

Department of Defence’s Sustainment of Canberra Class Amphibious Assault Ships (Landing Helicopter Dock)

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Management of the OneSKY Contract

Maximising Australian Industry Participation through Defence Contracting

Targets for Minimum Indigenous Employment or Supply Use in Major Australian Government Procurements — Follow-up

Education

Potential

Australian National University financial management

Department of Education’s administration of the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy

Department of Education’s regulation of school funding

Fraud Fusion Taskforce

In-progress

Closing the Gap in early childhood development and schooling

Recently tabled

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Management and Oversight of Compliance Activities within the Child Care Subsidy Program

Targets for Minimum Indigenous Employment or Supply Use in Major Australian Government Procurements — Follow-up

Employment and Workplace Relations

Potential

Administration of the VET Student Loans Program

Fraud Fusion Taskforce

Management of the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme

Market stewardship of the care and support economy

In-progress

Implementation of ethical frameworks by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

Recently tabled

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Targets for Minimum Indigenous Employment or Supply Use in Major Australian Government Procurements — Follow-up

Finance

Potential

Administration of the frameworks developed by the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) for the use of emerging technologies in the public sector

Administration of the Government Business Enterprise governance and accountability framework

Australian Government Grants Reporting

Developing and delivering selected digital identity reforms — Digital Identity System

Effectiveness of selected whole-of-government procurement arrangements

Finance’s administration of procurement on the construction and development of the National Security Office Precinct

The management of investments by the Australian Government for selected entities

In-progress

Implementation of procurement reforms — follow on

Recently tabled

Design and Establishment of the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Foreign Affairs and Trade

Potential

Establishment and Oversight of the Emerging Markets Impact Investment Fund (EMIIF)

Management of the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme

Procurement by National Intelligence Community agencies

In-progress

DFAT’s protection of overseas missions – Realisation of benefits from the Security Enhancements Programs

Procurement and contract management by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for its Security Enhancement Program

Recently tabled

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Management of Senior Executive Service Conflict of Interest Requirements

Health, Disability and Ageing

Potential

Fraud Fusion Taskforce

Managing health provider compliance — Follow-on

Market stewardship of the care and support economy

Medicare Urgent Care Clinics

NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission’s management of restrictive practices

Residential aged care star rating system

Support of residential aged care provider viability

In-progress

Effectiveness of the Commonwealth Home Support Programme

Onshore vaccine manufacturing facilities

Suicide prevention

Recently tabled

Administration of the Future Fit Program

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Management of Senior Executive Service Conflict of Interest Requirements

Home Affairs

Potential

Administration of goods revenue

Australian Border Force’s Management of Critical Incidents

Fraud Fusion Taskforce

Implementation of improvements to visa processing

Procurement by National Intelligence Community agencies

In-progress

Settlement Engagement and Transition Support services program

Recently tabled

Award of Funding under the Disaster Ready Fund

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Management of Senior Executive Service Conflict of Interest Requirements

Targets for Minimum Indigenous Employment or Supply Use in Major Australian Government Procurements — Follow-up

Industry, Science and Resources

Potential

Cost recovery activities conducted by IP Australia

Oversight of the use of new technologies

The management of investments by the Australian Government for selected entities

In-progress

Award of funding under Defence’s Industry grants programs

Compliance with domestic and international travel requirements in the Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Implementation of Auditor-General recommendations — Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Onshore vaccine manufacturing facilities

Recently tabled

Design and Establishment of the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts

Potential

Management of funding of projects by the Northern Australia Infrastructure facility — Follow-on audit

Payment arrangements under the Federation Funding Agreement framework

Procurement processes by Australian Rail Track Corporation

Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program

Western Sydney Airport — Transition from Construction to Operation

In-progress

Administration of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 by selected entities

Compliance with domestic and international travel requirements in the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission and Civil Aviation Safety Authority

Management of service delivery arrangements for Australia’s external territories

Recently tabled

Fraud and Corruption Control Arrangements in Creative Australia

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Management of the OneSKY Contract

Targets for Minimum Indigenous Employment or Supply Use in Major Australian Government Procurements — Follow-up

National Disability Insurance Agency

Potential

Design and implementation of the Participants, Platforms and Processes Program

Fraud Fusion Taskforce

Funding of assistive technology supports under the National Disability Insurance Scheme

Market stewardship of the care and support economy

Recently tabled

Effectiveness of the Board of the National Disability Insurance Agency

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

National Disability Insurance Agency’s Management of Claimant Compliance with National Disability Insurance Scheme Claim Requirements

Parliamentary departments

Potential

Management of assets by the Department of Parliamentary Services

Managing procurement and contracts at Parliament House

Recently tabled

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Prime Minister and Cabinet

Potential

Aboriginal Investment NT’s administration of grants programs

Closing the Gap on family violence and out-of-home care

Evaluation of Indigenous programs — Follow-on

Implementation of Strategic Commissioning Framework reporting

Market stewardship of the care and support economy

Procurement by National Intelligence Community agencies

Workplace Gender Equality Agency’s management of compliance with the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012

In-progress

Administration of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 by selected entities

Closing the Gap in early childhood development and schooling

Management of official residences and other assets

Support and regulation of Indigenous corporations

Recently tabled

Administration of the Impact Analysis Framework

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Targets for Minimum Indigenous Employment or Supply Use in Major Australian Government Procurements — Follow-up

Services Australia

Potential

Administration of the Paid Parental Leave Scheme

Developing and delivering selected digital identity reforms — Digital Identity System

Effectiveness of Services Australia’s quality assurance processes in respect of the law

Enforcement powers in child support program

Fraud Fusion Taskforce

Management of automated decision-making

Management of the Data Exchange performance reporting portal

Managing health provider compliance — Follow-on

Medicare Compensation Recovery

In-progress

Administration of the age pension

Compliance with domestic and international travel requirements in Services Australia

Managing the privacy of client information in Services Australia

Recently tabled

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Management and Oversight of Compliance Activities within the Child Care Subsidy Program

Social Services

Potential

Administration of the Paid Parental Leave Scheme

Closing the Gap on family violence and out-of-home care

Management of the Data Exchange performance reporting portal

Market stewardship of the care and support economy

In-progress

Administration of the age pension

Closing the Gap in early childhood development and schooling

Department of Social Services’ management of the National Redress Scheme

Effectiveness of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission’s regulatory functions

Settlement Engagement and Transition Support services program

Recently tabled

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Treasury

Potential

Administration and management of grants awarded under the Safe Places Emergency Accommodation Program

Design and implementation of the Consumer Data Right (CDR)

Design and Implementation of the National Housing Accord and the Housing Australian Future Fund

Evaluation of Indigenous programs — Follow-on

Fraud Fusion Taskforce

Payment arrangements under the Federation Funding Agreement framework

Response to scams in Australia

In-progress

Administration of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 by selected entities

Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s regulation of registered company auditors

Closing the Gap in early childhood development and schooling

Recently tabled

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

Treasury’s Design and Implementation of the Measuring What Matters Framework

Veterans’ Affairs

Potential

Fraud Fusion Taskforce

Managing the veteran compensation claim backlog

Market stewardship of the care and support economy

Procurement of counselling service providers for the Open Arms program

Recently tabled

Interim Report on Key Financial Controls of Major Entities

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