Victorian Auditor-General's Office

Appendix B. Audit Act 1994 section 16—submissions and comments

Introduction

In accordance with section 16A and 16(3) of the Audit Act 1994 a copy of this report, or relevant extracts from the report, was provided to the Department of Treasury and Finance, the Department of Health & Human Services—including the audited regulators within the department—and the Victorian Pharmacy Authority with a request for submissions or comments.

4 DTF's delivery of the SOE framework

At a glance

Background

The Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) plays a key role in furthering government's objectives of providing more efficient, effective and less burdensome regulation. DTF advises government on how to best achieve these goals, guides and supports program implementation and reports on progress and outcomes.

We examined how well DTF had done this for reforms affecting regulators in the health portfolio—the application of Stage 2 Statements of Expectation (SOE).

3 Departmental oversight

At a glance

Background

This part of the report examines whether the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) has effectively overseen the regulators in its portfolio, supported them in addressing government's policy goals and advised the Minister for Health on regulator performance.

1 Background

1.1 Regulation in Victoria

1.1.1 The purpose of regulation

Regulations have a significant role in the Victorian economy. They are a key instrument used by government to achieve its social, economic and environmental goals by directly influencing how private firms and not-for-profit organisations do business. Regulation is meant to effectively protect the community and the environment while allowing individuals and businesses to prosper.

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