An assessment of the effectiveness of the Department of Human Services’ administration of the Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme. Summary The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of Human Services’ administration of Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme. The purpose of the Scheme is to assist families with children who do not have reasonable daily...

This audit assessed the effectiveness of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s management of initiatives to supply low aromatic fuel to Indigenous communities. Overall conclusion Through the Petrol Sniffing Strategy (PSS), the Australian Government has supported initiatives to reduce the incidence and impact of petrol sniffing in remote Indigenous communities since 2005. The...

This audit assessed the effectiveness of the Attorney-General’s Department’s administration of the terms of the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements Ministerial determination. Introduction Australia is exposed to natural disasters on a recurring basis. Prime responsibility for the response to a disaster rests with state and territory governments. Nevertheless, as natural disasters often result in...

This audit assessed the effectiveness of the (former) Department of Industry’s administration of the Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Program. Audit objectives, criteria and scope The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of Industry’s administration of the AAIP. To form a conclusion against the audit objective, the ANAO adopted the following high-level criteria: an effective governance...

This audit assessed the effectiveness of the Department of Health’s administration of the Medical Specialist Training Program. Audit objective and criteria The audit focused on key aspects of Health’s administration of the STP since the consolidation of funding programs in 2009, and the achievement of key program targets and objectives. To assess the department’s grants...