This inquiry was self-referred on 21 February 2013.
Under section 48A of the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983, the review will
examine the auditing practices and standards of the Auditor-General and
determine whether the Auditor-General is complying with those practices and
standards in the carrying out of the Auditor-General's functions under the
Act. In particular, the review will:
· Assess the audit methodologies used by the Audit Office of NSW, having regard
to:
· compliance with current professional standards and legal requirements and
· compliance with statutory responsibilities under the Public Finance and Audit
Act 1983
· Assess the Audit Office's response to the previous statutory review
undertaken in 2009
· Address any matters that may be referred to the review by the Committee
during the course of the review.