1 Background

This audit examined the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of managing high-value Computed Tomography (CT) and Medical Resonance (MR) scanners in public hospitals.

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

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Introduction

In accordance with section 16(3) of the Audit Act 1994, a copy of this report, or part of this report, was provided to all portfolio departments and named agencies with a request for submissions or comments.

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.

Responses were received as follows:

Appendix E. Public private partnerships

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Figure E1

Public private partnerships

Public private Partnership	Responsible agency	Description
Barwon Water Biosolids Management	Barwon Region Water Corporation and the Department of Environment and Primary Industries

Appendix D. Glossary

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Accountability

Responsibility on public sector entities to achieve their objectives, with regard to reliability of financial reporting, effectiveness and efficiency of operations, compliance with applicable laws, and reporting to interested parties.