Local government: Results of the 2012/13 audits Last Publication Date: 01 May 2014 Last year, when I set out the results of the annual audits of entities in the local government sector, I reported that 2011/12 was demanding. This…
Central government: Results of the 2012/13 audits (Volume 2) Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2014 This report discusses the results of our 2012/13 audits of central government agencies – public entities in the central (rather than local) government sector. They include: government…
Inquiry into property investments Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2014 In November 2012, I announced that my Office would carry out an inquiry into property investments by Delta Utility Services Limited (Delta), a council-controlled trading organisation…
Inquiry Report: Maintaining a future focus in governing Crown-owned companies Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2014 The work of my Office has been focused on the theme of Our future needs: is the public sector ready? This report focuses on the ability…
Inquiry Report: Department of Corrections: Managing offenders to reduce reoffending Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2013 Most of us know someone who has been affected by crime. The goals of the Department of Corrections (the Department) are to improve public safety and…
Central government: Results of the 2012/13 audits (Volume 1) Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2013 This report presents the results of our audit of the Government's 2012/13 financial statements and reports on the results of our review of whether government expenditure…
Inquiry Report: Regional services planning in the health sector Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2013 Health is important to New Zealanders personally and collectively. Demands on our health services are increasing, driven by causes such as an ageing society and the…
Inquiry into the Mangawhai community wastewater scheme Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2013 This report describes how Kaipara District Council (KDC) managed the Mangawhai community wastewater scheme between 1996 and 2012, as well as the role played by other…
Immigration New Zealand: Supporting new migrants to settle and work Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2013 This report looks at how well Immigration New Zealand and other agencies support new migrants to settle and work in New Zealand. New Zealand has long relied…
Inquiry Report: Effectiveness and efficiency of arrangements to repair pipes and roads in Christchurch Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2013 A significant amount of taxpayer and ratepayer money is being spent on the Canterbury earthquake recovery and rebuild. A large proportion of this expenditure is on…
