Our major responsibility is to conduct financial or ‘attest’ audits of State public sector agencies’ financial statements.. Following a financial audit the Office issues a variety of rep
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Making the people of New South Wales
proud of the work we do
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New South Wales Auditor-General’s Report Financial Audit
Volume Seven 2011 Focusing on Law, Order and Emergency Services
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The roles and responsibilities of the Auditor-
General, and hence the Audit Office, are set
out in the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983.
Our major responsibility is to conduct
financial or ‘attest’ audits of State public
sector agencies’ financial statements
We also audit the Total State Sector Accounts,
a consolidation of all agencies’ accounts
Financial audits are designed to add credibility
to financial statements, enhancing their value
to end-users Also, the existence of such
audits provides a constant stimulus to agencies
to ensure sound financial management
Following a financial audit the Office issues
a variety of reports to agencies and reports
periodically to parliament In combination
these reports give opinions on the truth
and fairness of financial statements,
and comment on agency compliance with
certain laws, regulations and Government
directives They may comment on financial
prudence, probity and waste, and recommend
operational improvements
We also conduct performance audits These
examine whether an agency is carrying out its
activities effectively and doing so economically
and efficiently and in compliance with relevant
laws Audits may cover all or parts of an
agency’s operations, or consider particular
issues across a number of agencies
Performance audits are reported separately,
with all other audits included in one of the
regular volumes of the Auditor-General’s
Reports to Parliament – Financial Audits
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Pursuant to the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983,
I present Volume Seven of my 2011 report.
Peter Achterstraat
Auditor-General
23 November 2011
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To make the people of New South Wales
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To perform high quality independent audits
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Our values Purpose – we have an impact, are accountable, and work as a team People – we trust and respect others and have a balanced approach to work Professionalism – we are recognised for our independence and integrity
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CONTENTS
Section One - Overview
Section Two - Agencies with Individual Comment
Attorney General
Minister for Police and Emergency Services
Treasurer
Appendix 1 – Agencies not reported elsewhere in the volume, by Minister 86
Contents
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SIGNIFICANT ITEMS
NSW Rural Fire Service
Bushfire incidents significantly decreased in 2010–11 due to a quieter than normal
Wet weather, reduced the number of opportunities to conduct hazard reduction burning 69
State Emergency Service
On two occasions ‘Flood and Storm’ disasters were declared affecting 45 LGAs in NSW 75
Crown Entity
I issued a qualified opinion due to the Crown’s inappropriate application of equity
I am unable to obtain evidence required to determine whether adjustments are required
to amounts reported in respect of the investment in Snowy Hydro Limited 77
The Crown Entity’s net deficiency has exceeded $50.0 billion in 2010-11 79
NSW Self Insurance Corporation
My opinion on the Corporation’s financial statements was qualified due to its choice of
The Treasurer confirmed the terms of the Corporation’s enabling legislation as appropriate 80
Performance indicators show improved efficiencies over the past five years 80
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Fire and Rescue New South Wales
I again recommend the Department implement its planned workplace reforms to continue
New South Wales Crime Commission
The Commission should consider how it can improve reporting its performance to its
stakeholders When compared to performance reporting by other jurisdictions, I believe
the Commission’s reporting against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) may be improved 66
The Commission’s internal audit section should consider increasing the proportion of
time it spends on operational and performance audits as part of its annual internal audit
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