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.

The report sets out the results of the audit of the State of Victoria’s Annual Financial Report for 2014-15 and provides commentary on the financial outcomes and position achieved by the State and the general government sector.

Clear financial audit opinions were issued for the 87 public hospitals and their 19 controlled entities for the year ending 30 June 2015. This means that Parliament and the public can have confidence in the financial statements of these entities.

This audit examined how effectively the Department of Education and Training (DET) plans to achieve its objectives. This involved assessing DET's strategic planning, and the operational plans and work plan actions that support this.

The objective of this audit was to examine strategies for delivering services online via digital devices, how these strategies were being implemented, and the extent to which services were already being provided.

This report builds on VAGO's previous inaugural Information and Communications Technology Controls Report 2013–14 and aims to provide additional insight and increased visibility of IT related audit findings. The report is intended to provide decision-makers with relevant information to help them address IT issues and improve processes and controls.

The objective of this audit was to assess the effectiveness, efficiency and economy of the Regional Growth Fund. This included assessing the achievement of the intended outcomes and whether the lessons learned from the Regional Growth Fund have been applied to the planning and implementation of the Regional Jobs Infrastructure Fund.