2. Our recommendations
We made 3 recommendations to address our findings. The relevant agencies have accepted them in principle or in full.
1. Our key findings
What we examined
Our audit followed 2 lines of inquiry:
1. Do departments' processes to procure, manage and report on contractor and consultant engagements comply with relevant guidelines?
2. Can departments demonstrate that their use of contractors and consultants achieves value for money?
To answer these questions, we examined:
Reducing the harm caused by distracted drivers
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We plan to examine if the distracted driver and seatbelt camera program is working as intended to improve road safety.
Ravenhall prison: Rehabilitating and reintegrating prisoners – part 2
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We plan to examine if Ravenhall Correctional Centre is rehabilitating and reintegrating prisoners as intended.
Investing in early intervention programs
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We plan to examine if the initiatives funded under the early intervention initiative are evidence-based and are being delivered in a way that enables benefits to be assessed.
Follow-up of Reducing Bushfire Risks
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We plan to examine how the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action and the Country Fire Authority implemented our recommendations from Reducing Bushfire Risks, with a focus on their fuel management activities in the Grampians region.
Fair payments for small business
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We plan to examine if Victorian Government departments are making fair and timely payments to small businesses.
Appendix C: Review scope and method
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Appendix B: Abbreviations, acronyms and glossary
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Appendix A: Submissions and comments
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