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

Introduction

In accordance with section 16(3) of the Audit Act 1994, a copy of this report was provided to:

  • Department of Treasury and Finance
  • Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure
  • Department of Health
  • VicRoads
  • Public Transport Victoria.

The submissions 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.

1 Background

1.1 Introduction

1.1.1 Infrastructure planning and delivery

Effective planning and delivery of major infrastructure projects is critical for governments to achieve their policy objectives. In Victoria, the total value of public sector capital investments underway or commencing in 2014–15 is around $72 billion.

The 2014–15 Budget commits up to $27 billion in new infrastructure including:

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

Introduction

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, Department of Justice, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Department of Environment and Primary Industries, and Victorian Government Purchasing Board.

The submissions 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.