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14 March 2024

Each year, the Queensland Audit Office (QAO) holds an in-person and live-streamed event for all our clients’ chief financial officers, finance managers, and other staff involved in financial statem

4 March 2024

An audit and an external review may differ in their approaches and levels of assurance, but there are parallels we can draw on how best to prepare and how to ensure maximum value.

26 February 2024

Fraud and corruption risks are pervasive to all organisations, regardless of whether they operate in the public or private sector, or are for-profit or not-for-profit.

13 February 2024

The Queensland Audit Office (QAO’s) financial statement maturity model helps entities identify strengths and improvement opportunities in their financial reporting processes.

Upcoming audits

Brisbane will host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games (the Games) in 9 years. The economic benefit is estimated to be $8.1 billion for Queensland, and $17.6 billion for Australia.

Audit Status:
In progress

Each year the government prepares a state budget identifying estimated revenues and expenses over the next 4 years.

Audit Status:
In progress

Offending by young people has been an increasing community concern over recent years. Youth offending can stem from a range of complex social problems such as family dysfunction, poor educational outcomes, unemployment, and substance abuse.

Audit Status:
In progress

Bullying is a complex and ongoing issue that can have long-term effects on student engagement, learning and attendance on those involved, including bystanders.

Audit Status:
In progress

Queensland hospitals are under increased pressure, with high occupancy rates often cited as causing an increase in emergency department wait times and patient stretcher times.

Audit Status:
In progress

Forensic services play a critical role in criminal investigations.

Audit Status:
In progress

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