The achievement of Channel Deepening Project’s benefits to date has been affected by the 2008 global financial crisis (GFC), which has reduced demand for global trade and resulted in an oversupply of shipping capacity.

This report covers the results of the financial audits of 113 entities within the public hospital sector, comprising 87 public hospitals and the 26 entities they control.

This report covers the results of our financial audits of 20 entities, comprising 19 water entities and one controlled entity. It addresses the timeliness of their financial and performance reporting, their financial sustainability and aspects of how they manage declarations of interest, asset valuations and outsourcing.

The audit examined how effectively and efficiently the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) and the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) conduct their compliance activities under environment, natural resources and primary industries legislation. DPI has compliance responsibilities under 45 Acts of Parliament and DSE, under 16 Acts.

This audit examined whether state collections of natural history, scientific, historical, artistic and cultural significance are adequately managed.

This audit examined the progress of the implementation of the Strengthening Community Organisations Action Plan.

The audit assessed how effective, efficient and economical Major Projects Victoria is in managing major capital projects.

The audit assessed the extent to which the Department of Health and public health services facilitate meaningful consumer participation.

The audit assessed whether the Department of Health and health services have been effective in improving energy efficiency in health services.

This audit assessed whether the Department of Transport's oversight had been effective in controlling fare evasion.

This audit assessed whether the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development has effectively supported students with special learning needs and maximised their educational outcomes.

This audit assessed the extent to which the Department of Health and the Department of Human Service are effective in recognising and supporting people who care for others.