Queensland Treasury Financial Reporting Requirements (FRRs) for 2019–20 are available on Queensland Treasury’s website:

Appointing the right members to a council’s audit committee allows for informed, effective oversight.

For many entities, disclosure about the impacts of COVID-19 in this year’s financial report and annual report will be a key point of difference compared to previous years.

COVID-19 has affected the cash flows of many public sector entities. Their ability to earn revenue may have decreased, potentially permanently, and they are implementing cost reduction strategies.

We have experienced COVID-19 impacts on working arrangements, our community and the economy.

Financial uncertainty, disrupted working arrangements, and health concerns are creating stress within workforces and impacting the future of organisations globally.

COVID-19 has brought volatility to the value of many investments, including those of public sector entities.

COVID-19 has meant that QAO and most of our clients have had to significantly change the way they operate.

COVID-19 has been testing the resilience and agility of entities as they tackle looking after their people and managing sustainable operations.

At a time when our country is facing a battle of a different kind, and we are finding ourselves in unfamiliar circumstances, it is fitting that we take the time to remember the sacrifices of those