NSW Audit Office - Info - Summary of working conditions

ƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒGuide to the AO - summary INTRODUCTION The New South Wales Auditor-General: operates under the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983 helps the New South Wales Parliament hold Government accountable for its use of public resources is independent of Government and reports directly to the Parliament. The Audit Office generates revenue in excess of $25 million per annum and has more than 400 clients ranging from large statutory authorities and departments to small subsidiary companies. Quality management and continuous improvement are an integral part of the Audit Office’s management philosophy. The Audit Office achieved its ISO 9001 certification in November 1996 and was the first public sector audit practice to receive such recognition. AUDIT OFFICE SERVICES The Audit Office’s principal services are: Financial Reports Audits – provide opinion on financial reports of Government Agencies and comment on agency compliance with law, regulation and policy. Performance Audits – examine effectiveness, efficiency and economy. Protected Disclosures - investigations of serious and substantial waste of public money under the Protected Disclosures Act 1994 Special Reviews/Investigations. Reports to Parliament. AUDIT OFFICE CLIENTS Our clients are: Parliament representing The People of New South Wales The Government The Audit Client, organisations which form the NSW public sector The Public of New South Wales ...