Auditor general report

,"The auditor general's report points out that there is more work to be done, particularly with the use of data to track our progress

We agree and accept that assessment," he said

"Over the coming months, our government will work to address and implement those recommendations,"

The office of Auditor-General is a ten year statutory appointment made by the Governor-General on the advice of the Prime Minister

In recognition of the Auditor-General’s status as an officer of the Parliament, the Australian Parliament’s Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) must approve any proposed recommendation for appointment

Annual financial statements audits, including the audit of the Australian Government’s consolidated financial statements, are mandated functions of the Auditor-General

The Act provides the Auditor-General with discretion in the performance of other functions