Auditing the right area at the right time is the key to achieving better public services for Queenslanders. We carefully plan our work to meet the needs of parliament and our audit clients, drawing out the insights that are most likely to drive positive change.

Our new three-year plan, Forward work plan 2021–24, is out now. It covers all our planned audit work—financial audits, performance audits, and assurance activities, which work together to provide a full picture of state and local government performance and accountability.

We prepare our forward work plan three years ahead to ensure transparency around our work. Each year, we review the plan to ensure we focus on the right topics and conduct them at the right time. Our plan also captures strategic risks to public service delivery that we have identified and our expected audit activity in response.

Below is a snapshot of our planned topics for the coming 2021‒22 financial year. Visit our Audit program page to see the topics for all three years, including a description of each, who we might audit, and audit progress.

Our proposed reports for 2021‒22

As demonstrated by the COVID‑19 pandemic, we need to remain agile and respond quickly to emerging risks. As such, we will supplement our plan with new or updated audits that respond to changes in the Queensland public sector and new risks that entities must manage.

We welcome, and value, your input into our work. You can suggest a new topic or contribute to an audit currently in progress on our website: Contribute to audits in Queensland.