The following reports were tabled in the Victorian State Parliament by the Auditor-General. They contain the findings of performance audits and audits of financial statements, as well as a report on the finances of the state. All reports are prepared under the authority of the Audit Act 1994, and are tabled in Parliament.
Community dental services
Tabled 31 October 2002: The objective of the audit was to examine the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of community dental services in Victoria. (975kb pdf )
Tabled 30 October 2002: The objective of the audit was to determine whether the regulatory framework for the management of food safety in Victoria efficiently and effectively minimises the risks of food-related illness. (729kb pdf )
Tabled 17 October 2002: Mental disorders are a leading cause of disability in the community, reducing an individual’s sense of wellbeing, and placing stress on family and social relationships and the wider community. This report provides a number of suggestions to the Department of Human Services, Area Mental Health Services and the Mental Health Review Board that can improve the services provided to people with a mental illness and their carers. (1.1mb pdf )
Report of the Auditor-General on the Finances of the State of Victoria, 2001-02
Tabled 31 October 2002: This report outlines the results of the audit of the Annual Financial Report for the State of Victoria for the year ended 30 June 2002. (680kb pdf )
Managing Victoria's air quality
Tabled 4 June 2002: The objective of the audit was to determine whether the Environment Protection Authority’s activities in monitoring and managing air quality in the short-term, and reducing air pollution in the longer-term, are undertaken in an efficient and effective manner.
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Management of roads by local government
Tabled 4 June 2002: The effective management of local roads is a core function of local government. This report identifies the specific practices, both good and poor, of individual councils. (515kb pdf)
Report on Public Sector Agencies – Results of special reviews and 31 December 2001 financial statement audits
Tabled 5 June 2002: This report sets out the results of a number of special reviews undertaken up to the date of preparation of this report, and the results of financial statement audits for public sector agencies with balance dates other than 30 June 2001. (2.9mb pdf)
Nurse workforce planning
Tabled 30 May 2002: The overall objective of this audit was to determine whether effective and efficient arrangements are in place for planning and managing the supply of, and demand for, appropriately qualified nurses across Victoria. (608kb pdf)
Investment attraction and facilitation in Victoria
Tabled 30 May 2002: The objectives of the audit were to investigate the extent of State provided and coordinated industry assistance to attract new investment. The audit focused on initiatives designed to attract and retain new investment. (665kb pdf)
International students in Victorian universities
Tabled 18 April 2002: The combination of the level of public interest, the significance of the activities of public universities, and the magnitude of the costs and benefits involved led to my decision to examine the impact of international student programs in Victorian universities, and to provide Parliament and the community with an independent assessment of this activity. I trust this report will facilitate informed debate on this topical issue and lead to improved decision-making by all those associated with this important aspect of our community activity. (1.1mb pdf)
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