STATE CO-ORDINATION AND MANAGEMENT COUNCIL

Presentation to
State Co-ordination and Management Council

By Wayne Cameron,
Auditor-General of Victoria

28 October 2003

Recent Audit Act Changes -

Scope

Waste, probity, financial prudence

• Definition of an authority extended

• May audit non-public bodies

• Provision of audit related services

• Referral power to other officials

Efficiency

Table out of session

• Delegated authority extended

Protection

Indemnity

Unauthorised disclosures

Accountability

Audit standards and QA

Other

Clearance period for reports

• 5 Business days - Other

• 10 Business Days - PA

Annual Plan

Criteria for selection:

• 1.National and international trends

• 2.Emerging PS issues – eg changed service delivery methods

• 3.Results of previous/current audit work

• 4.Risk issues in Govt activities

• 5.Community concerns

Refined:

Potential social, environmental & financial risks

• High public interest/ material public resources

• Potential to improve resource/financial management

• Potential for enhanced accountability

Consultative Committees - Started last year, Designed to ensure the “right” areas identified for audit activity. Local Govt, Health & education

Structured Approach according to themes

Should send copies of Annual workplan to Departmental Heads once tabled

Annual Plan, 2003-04