International Journal of Government Auditing – October 2006
Australia
ANAO Newsletter
The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) recently began to publish a newsletter entitled AuditFOCUS that disseminates lessons learned and issues arising from its audit work. The newsletter is widely circulated among senior managers in the Australian public sector and the chairs of audit committees of all Australian government organizations. The newsletter is to be issued three times a year and is available on the ANAO Web site. A recent article identifies the following key factors for successful project management: preparing a comprehensive business case, undertaking a formal risk assessment, identifying and committing internal and external resource requirements, and establishing and communicating governance arrangements. The article also discusses contract management, underlining the importance of establishing performance measures, using standard templates or clauses for contracts, and providing contract assistance and guidance for managers. Other topics the newsletter has covered include compliance with the public sector financial framework, maintenance of proper records, information technology issues, and management of conflicts of interest.
For additional information, contact the ANAO:
Fax: ++ 61 (2 ) 62 03 77 77, 62 73 53 55
E-mail: ag1@anao.gov.au
Web site: www.anao.gov.au