Fact sheets

The document outlines the legal requirements regarding electronic signatures and what this means for our clients, and gives an overview of our internal processes. 

This document overviews the role of the auditor-general, and outlines the kind of interaction, advice and support that members of parliament can expect from the auditor-general and the Queensland Audit Office.

This document explains what audit evidence is and how we gather it when conducting financial and performance audits.

This document explains how the revised auditing standard ASA 720 The Auditor's Responsibilities Relating to Other Information affects audit procedures and management responsibilities.

This document outlines the changes for councils in 2019 in how we measure the effectiveness of the financial statement preparation process and internal controls.

This document explains how QAO investigates referrals, which are concerns raised with us about known or suspected financial waste or mismanagement by public sector entities or their employees.

This document explains QAO's process for addressing complaints that our clients or stakeholders may make about us as an entity or our workforce.

This document provides background information on the Auditor-General's mandate in the context of government policy. 

This document explains our strategic audit planning, which is the process for deciding which topics we will audit over the coming three-year period.

This document explains QAO's process for conducting performance audits.