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12 February 2025

Data shows that losses due to employee fraud in public sector entities are on the rise. 

3 February 2025

How a ‘hard close’ audit can improve quality and bring more of our work forward

In 2024, the Queensland Audit Office (QAO) undertook a ‘hard close’ financial audit with some of our clients.

17 January 2025

How does the tone at the top influence a risk culture?

The risk culture of an organisation is influenced by the style and behaviours of those responsible for its leadership.

14 November 2024

Machinery of government (MoG) changes occur when the government restructures the functions that government departments administer.

Upcoming audits

In recent years, Queensland’s education system has faced increased pressures. This includes the rapid increase in population from interstate migration, high workloads on teachers, an aging workforce, and nationally, less students obtaining teaching degrees.

Audit Status:
In progress

Audit committees are an important part of governance frameworks. Effective audit committees can catalyse better governance in entities. They help entities become more efficient, effective, and economical, and promote accountability, integrity, and transparency.

Audit Status:
To be tabled

The Queensland Government has developed the Queensland Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strategy.

Audit Status:
In progress

Government entities are adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance efficiency, drive innovation, and improve service delivery.

Audit Status:
In progress

The Queensland Government provides grants to achieve policy objectives, with agencies accountable for how public funds are allocated and managed. In 2023–24, approximately $4.06 billion in grants was distributed to individuals and entities. 

Audit Status:
Planned

The former Member for Oodgeroo previously requested the Auditor-General to conduct an audit of state government funding to Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC).

Audit Status:
In progress

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