Cybersecurity of IT servers
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We plan to examine the effectiveness of agencies’ asset management in relation to the cloud environment and the effectiveness of controls associated with cloud-based infrastructure.
Contractors and Consultants: Management
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In this audit we examined if the Victorian Public Service gets value for money when it uses contractors and consultants.
Accessibility of tram services: follow-up
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We plan to examine whether the audited agencies have effectively addressed the recommendations from our 2020 audit Accessibility of Tram Services. This will also include whether agencies have addressed the root causes of the issues uncovered in the 2020 audit.
Appendix C: VAGO budget information
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Appendix B: Reconciliation of 2021–24 topics
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Appendix A: Submissions and comments
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4. 2024–25 parliamentary reports
Our 2024–25 program
Four recurring financial audit parliamentary reports:
1. Auditor-General's Report on the Annual Financial Report of the State of Victoria: 2023–24
2. Results of 2023–24 audits: local government
3. Results of 2024 audits: TAFEs
4. Results of 2024 audits: universities
3. Developing our performance engagement work program
The role and functions we need to consider
VAGO’s performance engagement work program is designed to inform Parliament and Victorians about the performance of the public sector and identify ways to improve public services. This means that our starting point is the role and functions of state and local government.
The role of a state government is to:
2. Our financial audit work program
What we do
Our financial audit services help maintain accountability, transparency and effective financial administration within the Victorian public sector. Our audit opinions provide Parliament and the community with confidence that financial reports and performance statements are reliable for informed decision-making.
1. VAGO’s Annual Plan
The purpose and work of the Victorian Auditor-General
Our role
The Auditor-General is an independent officer of the Victorian Parliament, supported by the Victorian Auditor-General's Office (VAGO). We provide assurance to Parliament and the Victorian community about how effectively public sector agencies provide services and use public money.