The Victorian Government ICT Dashboard - Independent assurance report to Parliament 2017–18

Sep 11, 2026

Independent assurance report to Parliament on the Victorian Government ICT Dashboard, prepared for publication in June 2018. The report is transmitted under the Audit Act 1994 section 16AB and presents an audit overview, conclusions, findings, and recommendations. It examines audit context, governance and agency roles, then assesses transparency and oversight, including accessibility, timeliness, completeness and oversight value. It also reviews agency data and reporting against the ICT Reporting Standard, accuracy, consistent guidance application, and adequacy of agency systems and processes, with detailed appendices.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryGeneral

FormatPDF

Pages80

Reading Time28 min

AccessFree to download

Audit overview

Conclusion

Findings

Recommendations

Responses to recommendations

1 Audit context

Background

The Victorian Government ICT Dashboard

Legislation and standards

Governance framework

Agency roles

Previous audits

Why this audit is important

What this audit examined and how

Report structure

2 The ICT Dashboard—transparency and oversight

Conclusion

Has the dashboard improved transparency?

Is it easy to understand and accessible?

Is the information timely and complete?

Does it provide better oversight?

3 The ICT Dashboard—agency data and reporting

Conclusion

Are agencies following the ICT Reporting Standard?

Are agencies reporting accurate data?

Do agencies consistently apply the guidance?

Are agency systems and processes adequate?

Appendix

Audit Act 1994 section 16—submissions and comments

Detailed results from agency testing

ICT project reporting requirements

Independent assurance report to Parliament 2017–18: 22 The Victorian Government ICT Dashboard June 2018 The Victorian Government ICT Dashboard Independent assurance report to Parliament Ordered to be published VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT PRINTER June 2018 PP no 398, Session 2014–18 This report is printed on Monza Recycled paper. Monza Recycled is certified Carbon Neutral by the Carbon Reduction Institute (CRI) in accordance with the global Greenhouse Gas Protocol and ISO 14040 framework. The Lifecycle Analysis for Monza Recycled is cradle to grave including Scopes 1, 2 and 3. It has FSC Mix Certification combined with 55% recycled content. ISBN 978 1 925678 24 6 The Hon Bruce Atkinson MLC President Legislative Council Parliament House Melbourne The Hon Colin Brooks MP Speaker Legislative Assembly Parliament House Melbourne Dear Presiding Officers Under the provisions of section 16AB of the Audit Act 1994, I transmit my report The Victorian Government ICT Dashboard. Yours faithfully Dave Barry Acting Auditor-General 20 June 2018 Contents Audit overview ............................................................................................................. 7 Conclusion .........................................................................................................................................8 Findings..............................................................................................................................................9 Recommendations...........................................................................................................................12 Responses to recommendations .....................................................................................................13 1 Audit context ......................................................................................................... 15 1.1 Background.............................................................................................................................15 1.2 The Victorian Government ICT Dashboard.............................................................................21 1.3 Legislation and standards .......................................................................................................26 1.4 Governance framework..........................................................................................................27 1.5 Agency roles ...........................................................................................................................28 1.6 Previous audits .......................................................................................................................29 1.7 Why this audit is important ....................................................................................................29 1.8 What this audit examined and how .......................................................................................29 1.9 Report structure .....................................................................................................................30 2 The ICT Dashboard—transparency and oversight ................................................ 31 2.1 Conclusion ..............................................................................................................................32 2.2 Has the dashboard improved transparency? .........................................................................32 2.3 Is it easy to understand and accessible? ................................................................................33 2.4 Is the information timely and complete? ...............................................................................34 2.5 Does it provide better oversight?...........................................................................................36 3 The ICT Dashboard—agency data and reporting ..........................

FAQs

What is the purpose of this independent assurance report to Parliament?

To provide independent assurance regarding the Victorian Government ICT Dashboard, including audit overview, findings, conclusions, and recommendations under the Audit Act 1994 section 16AB.

What aspects of the ICT Dashboard are assessed under transparency and oversight?

The audit evaluates whether the dashboard improves transparency, whether it is easy to understand and accessible, whether information is timely and complete, and whether it provides better oversight.

How does the report evaluate agency data and reporting?

It checks whether agencies follow the ICT Reporting Standard, report accurate data, consistently apply guidance, and whether agency systems and processes are adequate.

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