2. Our recommendations
We made 8 recommendations to address our findings. DTF accepted the 3 recommendations directed to it. SRLA did not accept the recommendations directed to it.
1. Our key findings
What we examined
Our audit followed 3 lines of inquiry:
1. Is Suburban Rail Loop Authority's (SRLA) precinct planning for Suburban Rail Loop East (SRL East) proceeding as planned and consistent with delivering the benefits asserted in the SRL Business and Investment Case?
2. Are SRLA's precinct planning outputs consistent with realising the project funding streams identified in the SRL Business and Investment Case and related advice to the government?
1. Introducing our annual plan
What we do
Our role
The Auditor-General is an independent officer of the Victorian Parliament who is supported by the Victorian Auditor General's Office (VAGO).
We provide assurance to Parliament and the Victorian community about how effectively and efficiently public sector agencies provide services and use public money.
Annual Plan 2026–27
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This annual plan sets out our proposed work program for the 2026–27 financial year.
Revenue certification
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We plan to examine if the Department of Treasury and Finance manages the revenue certification process to ensure that departments are using public money to achieve their agreed outcomes.
Evaluating the impact of government programs
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We plan to examine if agencies evaluate their programs and services to ensure they are meeting their intended objectives.
Public transport fare revenue
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We plan to examine if Victoria's public transport fare revenue is being managed in line with all relevant controls and delivering the intended outcomes.
Follow-up: Management of Spending in Response to COVID-19
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We plan to examine if departments implemented our recommendations from Management of Spending in Response to COVID-19 (2021) and the Auditor-General’s Report on the Annual Financial Report of the State of Victoria: 2022–23, with a focus on how agencies are reporting the ongoing financial impact of their COVID-19 related expenditure.
Administering trust accounts
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We plan to examine if departments administer trust accounts transparently and for their intended purposes.
Administering property taxes
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We plan to examine if property tax assessments are administered effectively and in accordance with relevant legislation and controls.