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Victorian Auditor-General's Office
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VAGO
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Effectiveness of victims of crime programs
This audit finds that Victims Support Agency services are being delivered as intended, with some areas for improvement including complaints management, data security, and guidance on victim management processes. This audit examined whether victim support services managed by the Victims Support Agency (VSA) help victims recover from the effects of crime, and whether VSA and...
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Management of prison accommodation using public private partnerships
This audit examined whether prison accommodation services contracted under public private partnerships are operating effectively and providing value-for-money. Background Since 1996, the private sector has become increasingly involved in owning, operating and managing prisons through public private partnerships (PPP). A PPP is a long-term partnership between the public and private sectors to deliver a major...
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Taking action on problem gambling
This audit examined whether the current strategy was based on sound evidence and research; whether the Department of Justice and the independent regulator, the Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation, are implementing the strategy as intended; and whether there is reasonable assurance that initiatives are achieving their objectives.
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Towards a 'smart grid' - the roll-out of Advanced Metering Infrastructure
This audit assessed whether the advice and recommendations provided to government on the roll-out of AMI have been sound.
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Responding to mental health crises in the community
This audit assessed the coordination, preparation, and effectiveness of police, ambulance and mental health triage and Crisis Assessment and Treatment (CAT) service responses to mental health crises.