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Getting the balance right: centralised and decentralised decision making
Queensland's public sector operates across one of Australia's most geographically dispersed areas, with communities spanning urban centres, regional hubs, rural towns and remote locations, ea
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Paying employees correctly is a fundamental responsibility for every public sector entity. However, recent payroll reviews and action by regulators across Australia have shown that underpayments are occurring even in organisations that have established payroll systems and governance arrangements.
A well-maintained risk register helps management identify, prioritise, and respond to risks effectively. In this blog, we highlight why a reliable risk register is integral to managing risk and what it should include.
On Auditor Proud Day this year, I am honoured to reflect on 31 years with the Queensland Audit Office (QAO), during which I have had the privilege of serving Queenslanders in a unique and meaningful way.
All public sector entities face risks that can affect their ability to achieve organisational objectives and deliver reliable public services. Performing a risk assessment helps entities better understand their risks, assess the potential impacts, and as a result, determine how they should prioritise and assign resources to address them.
Queensland is delivering one of the largest and most complex transport infrastructure programs in its history. This blog looks at risk management in major transport projects and outlines the practical steps entities can take using Queensland Treasury’s Project Assessment Framework.
Each year, we review how well Queensland public sector entities are managing the information technology systems that support their delivery of public services. This blog reminds entities about our advice and shares some actions all entities should prioritise.
Periods of uncertainty can affect how public sector entities prepare and present their financial statements. To help entities navigate this, we recently published the fact sheet Financial reporting considerations in uncertain times. This blog highlights the main guidance it provides.
This blog is for preparers of financial statements for whole-of-government reporting entities, those charged with governance at those entities, and users of their financial statements.
Public sector entities must disclose the total remuneration they pay to key management personnel (KMP). Here are some practical tips to help you understand what to include and how to classify it in your disclosures.
The Queensland Audit Office reports to parliament reinforce a clear and consistent message: independence is a key driver of effective audit committees.