Each year the NSW Government spends over $5 billion dollars in grants to fund services, invest in communities and support worthy causes. These grants range from very small community grants to large amounts for health and disability providers.
Some grants provide general support to the community but most have specific agreed goals.
In the current economic conditions, it is important that grants are made wisely and get the best value for the taxpayers’ dollar.
This report identifies where grants go and what recipients think of the grant process.
This is the first of two reports on grants in NSW. The second report will look at environmental grants to see whether they are aligned to government objectives, allocated appropriately and benefit the State.
Peter Achterstraat
Auditor-General
May 2009