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Audit Office of New South WalesAnnual Report 2016/17This annual report summarises the activities and performance of the Audit Office of New South Wales for 2016–17 against the main goals, strategies and targets in its strategic plan. As well as reporting on the financial results for the past year, the report looks to the year ahead.
2016–17 highlights
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agreed our reports and services help improve public sector administration.96%agreed we perform audits with integrity.94%of audits reported to parliament on time.79%performance audits followed up by parliament's Public Accounts Committee.19of parliamentarians satisfied with the Audit Office’s reports and services92%agreed our reports and services provide valuable information on public sector performance.96%agreed we operate independently from government.94%
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performance audits completed.17financial audits completed.426new modifications were issued and 4 audit modifications were cleared.16of financial audit opinions issued within ten weeks.86%of performance audit recommendations accepted.77%of financial audit recommendations accepted98%Overall performance index for performance audits 71, compared to 70 last year.Overall CFO performance index for financial audits remains at 78.
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of middle management are women.54%of executive and senior leadership are women.46%reported safety incidents and 0 new workers' compensation claims.3star greenhouse building rating maintained.4.5staff engagement, compared to 82 per cent last year.83%staff satisfaction, compared to 79% last year81%staff turnover.19%of staff report reasonable to very high morale.78%of staff describe the Audit Office as 'a great place to work'.90%
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submissions made on proposed changes to accounting and auditing standards.5presentations made, one more than last year28
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Our governance framework reflects the 8 core principles of the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and RecommendationsWe received and examined 15 public interest disclosures.The Audit Office received one formal GIPA access application.
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million cumulative deficit (excluding superannuation adjustments) over a five year period, close to our break- even target$0.1Break-even result for 2016–17 (excluding superannuation adjustments)of our creditors were paid on time.99%
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Auditor-General's messageThis report covers the first full year of my term as Auditor-General of New South Wales. I am immensely proud of the work we do and of the dedicated staff of my Office who strive in everything they do to make a positive contribution to this State.Read more
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The year aheadOur activity in 2016–17 will be driven by our corporate planning frameworkRead more
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About our report design‘The centre is a meeting place to symbolise the Audit Office, and sitting around this is a number of people in different colours to show our diversity. The dotting around the people signifies the conversations of acceptance that can occur when cultures combine.’Read more