In this audit we examined the Melbourne Metro Rail Authority (MMRA), Public Transport Victoria (PTV) and the now defunct Major Projects Victoria (MPV), as examples of an administrative office, a statutory authority, and a business unit under the auspices of the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR). We assessed whether their fraud and corruption controls were well designed and operating as intended. We also assessed whether PTV took sufficient, appropriate and timely action to address issues identified by the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission’s Operation Fitzroy October 2014.

Victoria’s natural and built coastal assets provide social, cultural, economic and environmental benefits for all Victorians. This audit determined whether natural and built assets on Victoria’s coastline are being protected against coastal erosion and inundation.

This report examines whether councils’ economic development activities help to improve the economic viability and sustainability of their municipalities.

This audit assesses whether government agencies are achieving best value from surplus land.

This audit determines whether Victoria’s air quality meets standards in respect to ozone and particulate discharges.

This audit examines the Level Crossing Removal Program, which aims to remove 51 crossings by 2022—including 20 by 2018—at an estimated cost of $5–6 billion. We assess the effectiveness, efficiency and economy of the existing program and planning for the future direction of level crossing removals in the state. The audit will also assess whether the program has realised the expected benefits, such as network efficiencies.

Victoria’s public hospital sector is made up of 86 hospitals and 23 controlled entities. This report outlines the results of, and observations arising from, our financial audits of the entities within the sector, and our observations, for the year ended 30 June 2017.

Victoria’s local government sector is made up of 79 councils, 10 regional library corporations and 16 associated entities.

As computer systems become increasingly critical to the operations of government agencies, effective planning and processes to manage disruptions are vital for ensuring Victorians can continue to access public services. In this audit, we look at whether the ICT systems in Victorian Government departments and Victoria Police can be effectively recovered in the event of a disaster.

The Annual Financial Report of the State of Victoria presents the consolidated financial outcomes for the state and the general government sector at 30 June each year.

Victoria’s water entities provide a range of water services, including supplying water and sewerage services, managing bulk water storage and looking after specific recreational areas, such as caravan parks.

This audit assesses whether Victorian public hospital operating theatres are being fully utilised. It has the potential to improve the efficient usage of operating theatres in Victoria by identifying good practice and barriers to performance. This audit is timely, given anticipated demand increases and constrained funding, along with recent interstate audits identifying inefficient practices in this area.