The objective of this review was to: identify, in the public interest, broad high level criteria (desirable management procedures) for the management of economic, social and environmental issues associated with privatisation of Government Business Enterprises.

This Special Report addresses two areas of government activity of significance to the State's economic prosperity: industry assistance and regional development. It focuses on the Industry, Regional and Trade Support Program managed by the Department of Business and Employment.

The audit was directed at assessing whether the Quality Provision Framework for Victorian Schools was an effective mechanism for assisting in evaluating and improving school performance, including student learning outcomes.

The report outlines the results of the Auditor-General's audit of the Government's Statement of Financial Operations for the 1994-95 financial year.

The overall objective of the audit was to evaluate whether the existing legislative framework and the activities of key government agencies are conducive to minimising risks arising from dangerous goods activity within the State.

The audit objective was to examine issues relating to the advancement of women to managerial positions throughout the Victorian public-sector with a view to assessing the extent to which any policies or practices discriminated against women.

This audit review has examined management practices within the National Parks Service from a global viewpoint rather than in terms of specific practices in place at individual parks.

The Report on Ministerial Portfolios mainly contains matters identified from financial audits conducted by the Victorian Auditor-General's Office for the year 1993-94.

A small number of agencies were covered in the performance audit on professional development practices. This Special Report outlines key initiatives introduced by these agencies.

This is the Finance Statement on the receipts and payments of the Consolidated Fund and the Trust Fund for the year ended 30 June 1994, accompanied by my Report on that Statement and other matters of special interest.

A review and analysis of the financial operations of the State of Victoria's budget sector for the year ended 30 June 1994 and its financial position at that date.

The overall objective of the audit was to assess the extent to which: budget sector agencies achieve value-for-money in their purchasing arrangements, with due regard to probity and equity, and the current budget sector accountability framework is conducive to the effective management of the purchasing function.