The report provides the results of the audit of the state’s annual financial report. It addressed the quality and timeliness of Financial services and insurance, explained significant financial results for the state and made observations on the status and financial implications of significant projects and developments that occurred during 2010–11 and subsequent to year-end.

The report will provide the results of the audits of approximately 110 entities. It addressed the timeliness of their Financial services and insurance, their financial sustainability, and aspects of how they managed procurement and information technology security.

This report provides the results of the audits of 20 entities and 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.

This audit examined whether procurement practices in the public health sector deliver best value, and are conducted with probity and transparency. It examined the Department of Health, Health Purchasing Victoria and four public hospitals. It covered clinical and non-clinical procurement and reviewed the implementation of past recommendations from this office and the Ombudsman.

In the course of the 2010 annual audit of the financial statements of the Holmesglen Institute of TAFE a financially material loan of $6.5 million was identified. This audit examined the legality, propriety and financial prudence of this financial arrangement as well as the adequacy and effectiveness of coordination and oversight of Holmesglen and the TAFE sector, by Skills Victoria and the Victorian Skills Commission.

This audit examined the capacity of maternity services in Victoria, focusing on whether access to services is timely and whether the Department of Health and health services are planning effectively to meet current and future demand.

This audit assessed the outcomes of the Sustainable Irrigation Program and the efficiency, effectiveness and economy of programs designed to reduce on-farm water use.

The objective of this audit was to determine the effectiveness of council business planning and budgeting for major capital works and recurrent services.

This audit determined the effectiveness of individualised funding for disability services, including whether it meets client such as choice and control, supports the provision of high quality services and supports sector sustainability and capacity.

This audit determined whether the road safety camera system is effective. It assessed whether the road safety program is current and reflects better practice, whether tactical deployment of cameras optimises road safety outcomes, whether the integrity of the road safety camera systems is adequately assured and the extent to which cameras contribute to achieving road safety outcomes.

This audit examined the efficiency and effectiveness of public sector investment in the biotechnology sector.

This audit assessed the development of cycling as a safe and appealing mode of transport.