The audit objective was to examine the effectiveness of the department's establishment of the P21 element of the BER program. The focus of the audit was on: the establishment of administrative arrangements for BER P21 in accordance with government policy; the assessment and approval of funding allocations; and the arrangements to monitor and report BER P21 progress and achievement of broader program outcomes. An examination of individual BER P21 projects was outside the scope of the audit.

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Human Services’ management of the trials of intensive service delivery for customers with complex needs.

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).

The objective of this audit was to assess key aspects of the establishment and administration of HIP by DEWHA as well as the transition of the program to DCCEE. All phases of the program were examined with particular emphasis for Phase 2 being given to:

• program design and implementation;
• registration and training of installers;
• payment of rebates; and
• the compliance strategy underpinning the program.

The objective of this audit was to assess how effectively FaHCSIA and DEEWR have undertaken their roles and responsibilities for specialist disability employment services under the current (third) CSTDA.

The objective of the audit was to assess whether the Strategic Projects component of the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program has been effectively designed and administered.

This audit would assess the effectiveness of the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC) in management of non-compliance with the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (CATSI Act).

The Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (the Registrar) is an independent statutory office holder supported by around 40 employees within the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA). ORIC describes its purpose as ‘to register Indigenous groups that want to incorporate or to transfer their registration to operate under the CATSI Act; help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporations to run properly—according to their own rules and cultures—and ensure they don’t break the law; and offer support, advice and training to help corporations do the best job for their communities’.

Auditor-General Report No. 3 2017–18 Supporting Good Governance in Indigenous Corporations found that ORIC supported good governance in Indigenous corporations by maintaining public registers; monitoring and enforcing compliance; and providing information, advice and education; but made three recommendations relating to registering Indigenous corporations, dealing with disqualified persons and managing risk. In 2021, the NIAA released a final report of a review into the CATSI Act that recommended enhancements to the regulatory powers available to the Registrar under the Act. An amendment bill to the CATSI Act passed the House of Representatives in 2021 but lapsed at the end of the 46th Parliament. This audit would examine the use of the Registrar’s powers and functions to manage non-compliance with the CATSI Act.

The audit objective was to assess the extent to which Australian Government agencies ensure that service providers are made aware of the core Australian Public Service (APS) Values and Code of Conduct and these arrangements are monitored.

The objective of the audit was to assess whether APS agencies had sound approaches to recruitment, to assist in providing the workforce capability to deliver government programs effectively. Sound approaches to recruitment involve agencies:

• establishing and implementing strategic approaches to recruitment to address current and future workforce priorities and goals;
• managing and supporting recruitment activities through the provision of expert advice and support, legislative and procedural guidance material, and training for staff involved in recruitment activities;
• conducting recruitment activities effectively and in compliance with legislative and administrative requirements; and
• systematically monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of recruitment strategies, policies and activities.

The objective of the audit was to assess DAFF's implementation and administration of the three forest industry assistance programs under the TCFA. Particular emphasis was given to the:

• implementation of the programs and ongoing governance arrangements;
• promotion of the program and the development of program guidelines;
• assessment of applications and approval of funding; and
• management of funding agreements.