During our audit work, my staff and I are constantly reminded of the importance of good recordkeeping for a well-functioning public sector. As Auditor General I am also an ex-officio member of the State Records Commission. This is a role I accept with enthusiasm, as I am eager to support the proper safeguarding and integrity of official records. Good records support good decision-making, effective business practice and improve accountability and efficiency – they are a cornerstone of good governance. For this reason, it is relevant that the implementation of State Records Commission-approved recordkeeping plans was examined as one of our first local government performance audits…
