This inaugural report summarises the results of the audits of public sector entities' ICT general controls as part of the 2013–14 financial audits. It aims to provide extra insight and visibility of ICT-related audit findings, and also identify wider trends that may not be covered in the reports given to an entity's management.

This audit found shortcomings in the Victorian Department of Health's heatwave framework that need to be addressed as a matter of urgency if Victoria is to be adequately prepared for a prolonged heatwave.

This audit examined the effectiveness of the management of the Caulfield Racecourse Reserve by trustees appointed for this purpose and the oversight provided by the Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI). It assessed whether the trustees have applied sound management principles in their decision-making and adhered to good governance arrangements.

The Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) and catchment management authorities (CMA) face significant and escalating challenges if they are to meet the core objectives of the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994 (the Act), which are to maintain and enhance long-term land productivity while also conserving the environment. While existing catchment management approaches...

Progress on improving public transport coordination in Victoria has been slow, finds this report. Overview Public transport services are poorly coordinated. Progress on improving public transport coordination has been slow, despite related initiatives featuring prominently in statewide strategic land use and transport plans over the past decade. Over this time, public transport has been managed...