Energy Efficiency in the Health Sector
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The audit assessed whether the Department of Health and health services have been effective in improving energy efficiency in health services.
Appendix A. Audit Act 1994 section 16—submissions and comments
In accordance with section 16(3) of the Audit Act 1994 a copy of this report was provided to the Department of Treasury and Finance, the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, the Department of Justice, the Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority and Victoria Police, with a request for submissions or comments.
4 Justice sector case study: the Mobile Data Network
At a glance
Background
Law enforcement is a critical frontline community service requiring rapid and mobile information and communications technology (ICT) equipment and robust infrastructure. The Mobile Data Network (MDN) was chosen as a case study for this audit, as it is fundamental to Victoria Police’s metropolitan operations.
MDN is an operational ICT system comprised of 578 vehicle mounted units, radio transmission equipment, base stations and core computing and network technology.
3 Education sector case study: Computers for Years 9 to 12
At a glance
Background
The National Secondary School Computer Fund (NSSCF) aims to improve access to computers for Years 9 to 12 students, with a target computer-to-student ratio of 1:1 by the end of 2011. Due to the bulk purchase of these information and communications technology (ICT) assets, more than 115 000 student computers will become obsolete during 2013–16.
2 ICT asset management frameworks
At a glance
Background
Comprehensive asset management is particularly important for information and communications technology (ICT) given its relatively short life span, the rapid rate of obsolescence and the critical role that ICT plays in frontline service delivery.
1 Background
1.1 Information and communications technology
Information and communications technology (ICT) is an umbrella term for hardware, software, network infrastructure, and supporting equipment.
ICT is increasingly important in the delivery of services across the public sector and is pivotal to frontline service delivery, such as school education and law enforcement.
Audit summary
Frontline information and communications technology (ICT) includes the hardware, software, and supporting network infrastructure that helps public sector agencies achieve organisational objectives and deliver services. Today, the public sector would be unable to function effectively without ICT.
Due to the very high tempo of innovation and subsequent refresh rate of technology assets, when compared to other types of assets, frontline ICT assets can quickly become obsolete if they are not carefully managed on a life cycle basis.
Obsolescence of Frontline ICT: Police and Schools: Message
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VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT PRINTER June 2012
PP No 142, Session 2010–12
Obsolescence of Frontline ICT: Police and Schools
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This audit assessed whether the obsolescence of frontline information and communications technology equipment is managed effectively and efficiently throughout the technology life cycle.
Appendix B. Audit Act 1994 section 16—submissions and comments
In accordance with section 16(3) of the Audit Act 1994 a copy of this report was provided to the Department of Justice, the Legal Services Board and the Department of Treasury and Finance with a request for submissions or comments.
The submission and comments provided are not subject to audit nor the evidentiary standards required to reach an audit conclusion. Responsibility for the accuracy, fairness and balance of those comments rests solely with the agency head.
Responses were received as follows: