This audit assessed the accessibility of mainstream services such as hospitals, maternal and child health services, schools and kindergartens, and community and public housing for Aboriginal Victorians, and found little improvement in outcomes. Summary The Victorian Aboriginal population was around 47 000 at the 2011 census, making up around 0.9 per cent of the overall...

This audit assessed whether Australian Government entities were implementing effective strategies to support increased Indigenous employment. Audit objective, scope and criteria The audit objective was to determine whether Australian Government entities were implementing effective strategies to support increased Indigenous employment. In addition to considering trends across the Australian Government public sector, the ANAO gave specific...

The processes set up to provide accessible services for migrants, refugees and asylum seekers are not resulting in informed and coordinated service planning and delivery, this audit finds. Summary Migrants, refugees and asylum seekers are among the most vulnerable people in our community because of their often complex and significant needs. Migrants with low English...

This audit finds that most shared services initiatives by local government are soundly based, have appropriate governance arrangements and effective project management. Summary Victorian councils are required by the Local Government Act 1989 to endeavour to achieve the best outcomes for their local community, which includes ensuring that resources are used effectively and efficiently. Shared...

This audit assessed the effectiveness of the Department of Health’s and Australian Hearing’s administration of the Community Service Obligations program for hearing services. Audit objective, criteria and scope The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of DoH’s and Australian Hearing’s administration of the CSO program for hearing services. To form a conclusion...