The report provides a picture of how evaluation is used across the Australian Public Service (APS). It looks at how well evaluations are planned, carried out and used, and how evaluation culture is developing across government. 

This report reflects findings gathered from across the commonwealth on the following domains:

• volume and type of evaluations
• evaluation network, leadership and governance
• use of evaluation evidence
• capability building efforts
• culturally appropriate and ethical evaluation.

The report builds on information published in the State of evaluation in the Australian Government 2025 report.

Findings from this report will contribute to monitoring the progress of the Strengthening evaluation in the Australian Government – Action plan 2026–2030.