This audit aimed to determine the effectiveness of the protective services officers (PSO) program by assessing if it has reduced crime on the Melbourne metropolitan train system and improved public perceptions of the safety of train travel.

This audit assessed the Victorian Electoral Commission's (VEC) election planning systems, its performance across a range of indicators and its ability to engage the voting public and provide accessible services.

This audit examined whether parole is being administered effectively to achieve intended outcomes. It examined the policies, procedures, systems and arrangements established by the Department of Justice & Regulation and Victoria Police to guide and inform parole assessments and decisions, and to supervise and monitor parolees.

This audit examined the relative efficiency of length of stay in the largest Victorian public hospitals. The audit assessed whether public hospitals manage length of stay efficiently and whether the Department of Health & Human Services, as the health system manager, actively supports hospital management to achieve efficient length of stay.

This better practice guide has been developed to assist Victorian public sector organisations with identifying areas for improvement regarding their information and communications technology (ICT) controls.

This report comments on the outcomes of the financial audits of the 19 water entities for the year-ended 30 June 2015.

This audit examined whether creative industries agencies have effectively managed the risks associated with the provision and receipt of gifts, benefits and hospitality.

Public sector information is recognised as one of government’s most valuable assets due to its ability to drive innovation, contribute to community outcomes and facilitate economic development. The audit will assess whether selected agencies are effectively facilitating access to public sector information.

This audit examined whether the state effectively managed the East West Link project and the related costs by assessing the total costs of the project, the appropriateness of the advice supporting key project decisions and the lessons for future major projects.

The 2014–15 financial reports prepared by the seven portfolio departments, two former portfolio departments and their associated entities, are generally accurate but were not always prepared in a timely manner. The exceptions are the Department of Education & Training and the Department of Treasury & Finance. We also found some significant oversight, Financial services and insurance and control issues at some of the state's alpine resorts.

This is VAGO's second report examining the extent to which public sector agencies respond to and monitor performance audit recommendations.

This report comments on the outcomes of the 2014–15 financial report and performance statement audits of the local government sector.