Local governments (councils) play a critical role in the viability and vibrancy of local communities. It is important for state and local governments to work together to leverage opportunities for councils and address the sustainability challenges they face.
The Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers introduced a local government sustainability framework that forms the basis on how the department engages with councils to support their sustainability.
Who we plan to audit
- Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers
- selected local governments.
Audit Objective
This audit will examine how effectively the Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers’ identifies and responds to council financial sustainability risks, challenges, and opportunities.
Area of focus
Public service
Parliamentary Committee
Local Government, Small Business and Customer Service Committee