Ian McPhee to review bank reforms by David Donaldson | 0 comments Former auditor general Ian McPhee will be on the lookout for box ticking as he takes up a new role reviewing changes to the banking industry.
Protecting the public purse with digital footprints by Rob Cook | 0 comments Technological solutions for routine activities at all tiers of government can help navigate the challenges that humans find confronting and make auditing simpler. Procurement is ripe for digital transformation, writes Rob Cook.
Are procurement rules too hard to follow? by Stephen Easton | 1 comment In one of Ian McPhee's last investigations as auditor-general, he went back to past recommendations on the application of procurement rules. Despite being on the books for a decade and based on principles far older still, actually following them seems to remain a problem.
Safer streets? Audit adds meat to pork-barrelling accusations by Stephen Easton | 0 comments The handling of grants under the Safer Streets program by the Attorney-General's Department has been sharply criticised by the independent Auditor-General, feeding claims the money's main purpose was to bolster the electoral prospects of Coalition MPs.
Public sector catch-up: QLD appointments, red tape, cloud expands, new talent program by Harley Dennett | 0 comments The drawn-out appointment of Queensland's top 18 public service positions is getting closer with the formation of the selection panel. A high court case could have implications for employees of state-owned corporations. And, a set of new open policy and diversity tools.
E-learning modules help Commonwealth meet digital deadlines by Stephen Easton | 0 comments Can the Commonwealth public service meet its ambitious "digital transition" and "digital continuity" deadlines? Some agencies had better get their skates on, says auditor-general Ian McPhee.
Auditor-General: ‘narrow interpretations’ a leadership fail by Harley Dennett | 1 comment Public service needs an army of risk managers, the auditor-general says, not tick-and-flick managers that narrowly interpret government objectives and commitments.
Auditor-general’s anonymous online tip-off box a world first? by The Mandarin | 0 comments ANAO says its anonymous online tip-off system reassures auditors they haven't missed anything -- and the Commonwealth's administrative watchdog thinks it could be a world first.
