In response to an independent review of the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), this second and final stage of the report looked at the structure, operations, technology, governance, culture and capability of the VCAA. It finds that the VCAA requires renewal in almost all areas of its operations and makes 11 recommendations.

A special ministerial inquiry into the workplace culture of the Office of the Children's Guardian (OCG) in New South Wales. It makes 16 recommendations to restore the OCG workforce, community and government’s trust and confidence that the OCG has the leadership, governance, policies and practices in place to achieve its mission.

During the COVID-19 pandemic many planned surgeries in Victoria were deferred. The COVID Catch-up Plan aimed to improve the health system’s capacity to deliver planned surgeries and address the backlog from the pandemic. This audit was conducted to see if the plan delivered its intended outcomes. It made two recommendations to address its findings.

In 2023, the Victorian Government announced the COVID Debt Repayment Plan, which aims to reduce government spending by $2.1 billion over four years without cutting frontline services. The government asked departments to cut back-office roles, labour hire and consultancy spending to deliver these savings. This audit examines departments to see if frontline services were protected...

The reliance on information technology in modern government has dramatically increased the risk of cyber security incidents. This report presents analysis of the New South Wales (NSW) Cyber Security Policy compliance data and insights into the cyber security environment. The report is a resource for the public sector, providing insights for strengthening cyber resilience.