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Our mission is to improve public sector performance and accountability by reporting independently to Parliament and entities. You can view our latest reports below.

26 Jun 2019

Local Government Building Approvals

The audit objective was to determine if local government entities effectively regulate residential building permits.

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20 Jun 2019

Opinion on Ministerial Notification

This report deals with a decision by the Attorney General not to provide information to Parliament.

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19 Jun 2019

Opinions on Ministerial Notifications

This report deals with 2 decisions by 2 Ministers not to provide information to Parliament.

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Annual Report

Our 2017-18 Annual Report provides a comprehensive look at our performance and the services we have delivered during the year to inform Parliament on public sector accountability and performance. It describes the functions and operations of the Office and presents the audited financial statements and performance indicators for the year ended 30 June 2018.

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We're hiring Information System Auditors and are looking for people with experience in cyber security and threat hunting, network infrastructure, cloud and ICT operations, software development and incident management. For more info see the job ad here: https://t.co/0utI4uDwYQ

WA’s Auditor General Ms Caroline Spencer welcomed the Premier of WA @MarkMcGowanMP to Albert Facey House yesterday, to meet staff and discuss our audit program and the work we do to oversee financial management and improve efficiency and effectiveness in the public sector.

#OAG_WA's latest report, tabled today, deals with a decision by the Attorney General not to provide information to Parliament. Read the full report here: https://t.co/BKqfxapI0U

#OAG_WA report finds decisions by the Minister for Health to provide Parliament with redacted business cases for redeveloping facilities were reasonable and therefore appropriate. Read more: https://t.co/mzAARhv0wh

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