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The Auditor-General has tabled a new, updated version of the Auditor-General Auditing Standards.
Queensland’s state and local governments make significant investments in the public infrastructure they need to deliver public services.
Entities need more than technical security controls to protect their data from cyber security risks.
The Queensland Audit Office (QAO) has developed a financial reporting preparation maturity model to help our clients improve their processes.
The impacts of cyber attacks, and malicious or inadvertent actions of employees, present a very real risk.
Media reports show an alarming trend of growing cyber security attacks and corporate espionage.
As of this financial year, we are now presenting our reports digitally on our website. They are easily navigated and accessible.
A lot of councils in Queensland, and in the rest of Australia, are focused on improving their financial sustainability.
The key audit matters section of the Independent Auditor’s Report has been introduced.
Minutes of board meetings and other governance bodies are documented evidence of decisions, and decision-making processes. When they are well drafted, they support good governance and demonstrate transparency.