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Actions for Areas of focus from 2014

Areas of focus from 2014

Education
Community Services
Finance
Health
Industry
Justice
Local Government
Planning
Premier and Cabinet
Transport
Treasury
Universities
Whole of Government
Environment
Compliance
Financial reporting
Fraud
Information technology
Internal controls and governance
Procurement
Project management
Risk

The 2014 audits showed that the quality and timeliness of financial reporting have continued to improve. However, many agencies do not have financial sustainability indicators that provide early warning of management issues, such as an inability to meet financial obligations. Weaknesses were identified in information security, management of leave balances, asset management and internal controls.
 
Governance issues and gaps in performance information and reporting across the sector suggest Chief Financial Officers should have a stronger role and be more involved in strategy and risk management to maximise performance and add value.
 

Published

Actions for Volume Ten 2013 focusing on Health

Volume Ten 2013 focusing on Health

Health
Asset valuation
Financial reporting
Information technology
Infrastructure
Internal controls and governance
Management and administration
Project management
Risk
Shared services and collaboration

Unqualified opinions were issued for all agencies audited in the following report.

Some of the reports findings include:

  • Most cultural bodies rely heavily on government grants to fund services

  • The Sydney Opera House Trust earns most of its revenue from commercial operations

  • Less than half of the 2014-16 service agreements between HealthShare NSW and its customers have been signed. HealthShare NSW and health entities should finalise their 2014-2016 service agreements by no later than 31 January 2014

  • Five service level agreements with NSW Health Pathology for 2012-13 were never signed. NSW Health Pathology and local health districts/speciality networks should finalise their 2013-14 service agreements by no later than 31 December 2013

  • HealthShare NSW is committed to sharing internal audit findings across NSW Health

  • The Ministry has started a long-term project to review its policy directives

  • A recent review concluded the health sector has mature risk management practices

  • When changes to the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 occur, the Minister should identify and assess any risks from the changes and develop strategies to mitigate against them.