Reports
Actions for Members' additional entitlements 2023
Members' additional entitlements 2023
What this report is about This report assesses compliance of claims made by members of the NSW Parliament during the 2022–23 financial year with certain requirements outlined in the Parliamentary Remuneration Tribunal’s Determination (the determination). What we found The audit selected a sample of members’ claims. The audit does not test every claim made by members. The audit identified 33 departures from the determination. In addition, we identified
Actions for Regional road safety
Regional road safety
What this report is about Around one-third of the state’s population lives in regional NSW, but deaths on regional roads make up around two-thirds of the state’s road toll. Transport for NSW (TfNSW) is responsible for managing road safety outcomes across the NSW road network. This audit assessed the effectiveness of TfNSW’s delivery of road safety strategies, plans and policies in regional areas. The NSW Road Safety Action Plan 2022–2026 has the state
Actions for Enterprise, Investment and Trade 2023
Enterprise, Investment and Trade 2023
What this report is about Results of the Enterprise, Investment and Trade portfolio of financial statement audits for the year ended 30 June 2023. What we found Unqualified audit opinions were issued for all completed Enterprise, Investment and Trade portfolio agencies. An 'other matter' paragraph was included in the Jobs for NSW Fund's 30 June 2022 independent auditor's report to reflect the non-compliance with the Jobs for NSW Act 2015 (t
Actions for Premier and Cabinet 2023
Premier and Cabinet 2023
What this report is about Results of the Premier and Cabinet portfolio of agencies' financial statement audits for the year ended 30 June 2023. What we found Unqualified audit opinions were issued for all Premier and Cabinet portfolio agencies. What the key issues were The Administrative Arrangements Orders, effective 1 July 2023, changed the name of the Department of Premier and Cabinet to the Premier's Department and transferred parts of Departmen
Actions for Customer Service 2023
Customer Service 2023
What this report is about Result of the Customer Service portfolio agencies' financial statement audits for the year ended 30 June 2023. What we found Unmodified audit opinions were issued for all completed 30 June 2023 financial statements audits of Customer Service portfolio agencies. Two audits are ongoing. What the key issues were The total number of misstatements in the financial statements and findings reported to management decreased compared
Actions for Road asset management in local government
Road asset management in local government
New South Wales has over 180,000 km of roads across its network. Local councils manage over 85% of these roads. This audit will consider how effectively three councils are managing their road assets. The audit will examine whether the selected councils have a strategic framework in place for road assets, have effective data and systems for managing road assets and whether they manage their road assets in line with planned service levels and quality outc
Actions for Cyber security in local health districts
Cyber security in local health districts
Local Health Districts in New South Wales create, collect and maintain patient data, including sensitive personal information. Cyber security incidents can harm service delivery and may include the theft of information, denial of access to critical technology, or even the hijacking of systems for profit or malicious intent. This audit may examine the effectiveness of Local Health Districts in safeguarding patient data and ensuring data security, includi
Actions for Ambulance services in regional New South Wales
Ambulance services in regional New South Wales
NSW Ambulance is responsible for delivering ambulance services across New South Wales, including the delivery of the Extended Care and Intensive Care paramedic programs. In its 2021–22 annual report, NSW Health noted a four-year initiative to convert 246 paramedic positions to intensive care paramedic positions, with 73 paramedics commencing training for regional Intensive Care Paramedic positions. Additionally, in its 2020–21 Year in Review report, NSW
Actions for Government advertising
Government advertising
Audit backgroundUnder the NSW Government Advertising Act 2011, the Auditor-General is required to conduct a performance audit of at least one government advertising campaign each year.We have selected two Transport for NSW road safety campaigns in 2022-23. The campaigns are ‘Don’t trust your tired self’ and ‘Saving lives on country roads’.Audit objectiveThis audit will assess whether the selected campaigns were carried out effectively, economically, and
Actions for Bus contracts
Bus contracts
Transport for NSW enters into contracts private companies to operate bus services. This performance audit will assess the effectiveness of bus service contract planning, management, and enforcement. It will examine whether contracting has delivered the expected improvements in bus services for citizens, and whether Transport for NSW is effectively managing private operator performance, utilising data analytics.