Audit objective and criteria

The audit objective was to assess the departments of Health and Human Services’ administration, including oversight and monitoring arrangements, for the Indemnity Insurance Fund.

To form a conclusion against the objective, the ANAO adopted the following high level criteria:

• the Department of Health has in place and ensures adequate oversight and probity for the Indemnity Insurance Fund.
• the Department of Health has implemented a proper system for monitoring, review and reporting to the Minister including assessing priorities for the Indemnity Insurance Fund, consistent with the aims and objectives of the Indemnity Insurance Fund; and
• the Indemnity Insurance Fund and associated schemes are supported by sound administrative arrangements.