1. Why we do this report and what we look at
In this report, we share outcomes of our audit on the state's financial report and share our independent perspective on the state's financial outcomes and risks to fiscal sustainability.
We also share the audit outcomes of state-controlled material entities that make up significant components of the state's finances.
Our audit opinions provide confidence that the financial reports of the state and material entities are reliable to use and inform decision-making.
Our recommendations
We consulted with the audited agencies and considered their views when reaching our conclusions. The agencies' full responses are in Appendix A.
This year's recommendations
| Recommendations | Agency response(s) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Treasury and Finance | 1
| Work with the government to: | ||
Our recommendations
We made 4 recommendations to address 3 issues. The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action has accepted these recommendations.
Appendix D: Agriculture Victoria prevention and preparedness activities
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Appendix C: Audit scope and method
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Appendix B: Abbreviations and acronyms
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Appendix A: Submissions and comments
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3. Responding to plant pests
Since 2018, there has been one new EPP incursion in Victoria that has been subject to an eradication response. Agriculture Victoria led the Victorian activities in a successful national response to khapra beetle in 2020–21 in line with state and national plans and policies. But Agriculture Victoria may not have enough trained and technical staff to respond effectively to a plant pest emergency.