This report comments on the financial results, trends and risks arising from audits of TAFE financial and performance statements, and the financial statements of the 16 entities they control. Summary This report comments on the outcomes of the 2014 financial audits of the 12 technical and further education (TAFEs) institutes and their controlled entities. It...

This report sets out the key outcomes from financial audits of the eight universities and their 51 controlled entities for the year ending 31 December 2014. Summary Parliament, and the citizens of Victoria, can have confidence in the 2014 financial reports of the universities and their controlled entities, except for the following audit qualifications. Three...

This audit focused on early intervention services provided through the Child and Family Information, Referral and Support Teams and Integrated Family Services system. It examined whether families can readily access these services and whether services are leading to positive outcomes for vulnerable families. Summary In 2013–14, there were 82 075 reports to child protection in...

This audit found that Victoria has not yet secured full value for money from the Melbourne Metropolitan Bus Franchise arrangements, despite achieving almost $33 million in cost savings in 2013–14. Overview In 2013, the Melbourne Metropolitan Bus Franchise (MMBF) was established to service around 30 per cent of Melbourne’s metropolitan bus network. The contract is...

Overview: This audit assessed whether the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS), WorkSafe, Ambulance Victoria (AV) and health services are adequately protecting healthcare workers from the risks and incidence of occupational violence. All audited agencies have implemented improvements aimed at preventing and reducing occupational violence. However, these improvements are incomplete, inconsistently applied and have...