Business Summary
We provide an independent view on the accountability, efficiency and effectiveness of the ACT Public Sector
Level 4 Nara Centre 3 Constitution Avenue, Canberra ACT 2601
GPO Box 158 Canberra ACT 2601
About Us
The ACT Audit Office was established to assist the Auditor-General’s work, including conducting financial and performance audits. A simple guide to understanding the ACT Audit Office can be found here. The three operational areas of the ACT Audit Office are; Financial Audits; Performance Audits; and Professional Services. The Office comprises around 40 people including auditors and staff who provide services such as administration, financial management, reporting, human resources management, technical research, quality assurance and ICT support. See the organisational structure for more detail.
What We Do
The ACT Legislative Assembly and the local community rely on the ACT Audit Office to provide independent assurance on whether public money is being efficiently and effectively spent and whether financial and performance reports for the Territory and its agencies present a true and fair view of their performance. In order to fulfil its responsibilities to the ACT community, the Office conducts two types of audits: