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9 April 2025

Natural disasters can have a significant impact on Queensland’s communities, businesses and governments.

24 March 2025

Technology is essential for delivering modern government services – but technology projects can be complex and costly to deliver.

12 February 2025

Data shows that losses due to employee fraud in public sector entities are on the rise. 

3 February 2025

How a ‘hard close’ audit can improve quality and bring more of our work forward

In 2024, the Queensland Audit Office (QAO) undertook a ‘hard close’ financial audit with some of our clients.

Upcoming audits

The former Member for Oodgeroo previously requested the Auditor-General to conduct an audit of state government funding to Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC).

Audit Status:
To be tabled

In recent years, Queensland’s education system has faced increased pressures. This includes the rapid increase in population from interstate migration, high workloads on teachers, an aging workforce, and nationally, less students obtaining teaching degrees.

Audit Status:
In progress

Government entities are adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance efficiency, drive innovation, and improve service delivery.

Audit Status:
In progress

The Queensland Government has developed the Queensland Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strategy.

Audit Status:
In progress

The Queensland Government provides grants to achieve policy objectives, with agencies accountable for how public funds are allocated and managed. In 2023–24, approximately $4.06 billion in grants was distributed to individuals and entities. 

Audit Status:
In progress

The Queensland Budget 2024–25 includes a capital program of $107.3 billion over the 4 years to 2027–28.

Audit Status:
In progress

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