Measuring the success of the our Forests : our Future policy

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This report sets out a framework of performance indicators and measures that may be used to assess whether the implementation of the Our Forests, Our Future policy is successful. Our Forest, Our Future is an important sustainable forest management policy in Victoria.

Maintaining public housing stock

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The Department of Human Services, through its Office of Housing, is the largest provider of social housing in Victoria. This study examines how well the Office of Housing maintains public housing stock.

Delivery of home and community care services by local government

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The Home and Community Care (HACC) program provides services to frail aged people, and people with disabilities, so that they can continue to live independently at home. This audit examined the comprehensiveness of Department of Human Services and Council HACC planning processes.

Chief Finance Officer: role and responsibilities , Chief Finance Officer: check list

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These guidelines have been developed by the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office in consultation with the Department of Treasury and Finance to promote increased awareness across all Victorian public sector agencies, including local government, of the role and responsibilities of the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) within the ever-changing public sector environment.

Parliamentary control and management of appropriations

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This report provides the opportunity for Parliament to re-assess how well it is placed to discharge its key role of exercising effective control over public finances and holding Executive Government to account, and identifies opportunities to strengthen the effectiveness of such control.