Appendix: Our multi-year themed work programme
Annual Plan 2017/18.
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | 2017/18 | |
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| Theme | Investment and asset management | Information | Water |
| Annual-theme-based work topics | Public asset management – strategy, practice, and information Tertiary education: Optimising investment in assets Are central government entities' medium term financial plans reasonable and supportable? Schools: How the management of school property affects the ability of schools to operate effectively Energy lines companies: Managing critical infrastructure Return on investment in modernising the courts The effectiveness and efficiency of arrangements to repair pipes and roads in Christchurch: Follow up audit Major asset investment: Planning and delivering benefits – the contribution of the Gateway process Assurance review of financial assets in the public sector Effectiveness and efficiency of broadband roll-out – Crown Fibre Holdings Limited |
Sharing information in the border sector Digital services and access to information and services Health patient information systems Immigration New Zealand's visa application services Using data to improve public services: The state of leadership, on-the-job learning, investment assessment, and capability development Social housing – How well Housing New Zealand uses information to manage investment, assets and tenancies Infrastructure as a Service: Are the benefits being realised? Investment to improve the information about local government assets How secure is data in the public sector? Overseas Investment Office – How effectively does it collect and manage information relevant to decision-makers? |
Scene-setting report Security of drinking water supply sources Optimising the demand for and the supply of drinking water Progress on freshwater quality management since 2011 Spending on clean-up of significant water bodies Managing water: Monitoring its use for irrigation Management of stormwater networks to reduce the effect of flooding How effective are the processes used to consider marine reserve proposals? Marine spatial planning for the Hauraki Gulf |
| Multi-year topics | Auckland Council – Complaints management Review of Defence Major Projects Report 2015 Education for Māori – Information, educational progress, and resources |
Auckland Council – Digital re-engineering of customer interfaces Review of Defence Major Projects Report 2016 Education for Māori: Summary report Canterbury rebuild – The effectiveness of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority |
Auckland Council – topic to be determined Review of Defence Major Projects Report 2017 Response of the New Zealand Police to the Commission of Inquiry into Police Conduct: Final monitoring report Inland Revenue Department: Progress of the Business Transformation programme |
| Other topics | Improving financial reporting in the financial sector Queenstown Lakes District Council: Managing a conflict of interest in a proposed special housing area Delivering mental health services |
Governance to support the national security system in achieving national security objectives Review of the Treasury's 2016 statement on New Zealand's long-term fiscal position |
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| Other work and analysis | Central government: Results of the 2014/15 audits Health sector: Results of the 2014/15 audits Local government: Results of the 2014/15 audits Consulting the community about local authorities' 10-year plans Matters arising from the 2015/25 local authority long-term plans Energy sector: Results of the 2014/15 audits Continuing to improve how you report on your Tertiary Education Institutions' service performance Reporting on the progress of public entities in implementing the Auditor-General's recommendations from previous reports (various follow-up reports/articles) |
Central government: Results of the 2015/16 audits Central government: Results of the 2015/16 audits – Letter to Chief Executives Local government: Results of the 2015/16 audits Summary of results of the 2015 school audits Tertiary education institutions sector: Results of the 2015 audits Reporting on the progress of public entities in implementing the Auditor-General's recommendations from previous reports (various follow-up reports/articles) |
Central government: Results of the 2016/17 audits Central government: Results of the 2016/17 audits – Letter to Chief Executives Health sector: Results of the 2016/17 audits Local government: Results of the 2016/17 audits Ports sector: Results of the 2016/17 audits Summary of results of the 2016 school audits Reporting on the progress of public entities in implementing the Auditor-General's recommendations from previous reports (various follow-up reports/articles) |
| Thought leadership | Reflections report on Governance and accountability theme | Reflections report on Investment and asset management theme | Reflections report on Information theme Public management and accountability |
| 2018/19 | 2019/20 | |
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| Theme | Procurement and contract management | Sustainable development |
| Annual-theme-based work topics | Procurement and contract management: Overview, and guidance refresh The procurement panel system – How well is it working? Effectiveness of the all-of-government procurement process "Good examples" review of contract management The use of alternative procurement approaches Capability to govern and manage the end-to-end procurement process Effectiveness of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's leadership on procurement in the public sector Procurement of social sector contracting – Is it well-managed? (deferred from 2016/17) Management of Auckland Transport Infrastructure project – Project to be determined Management of major defence acquisition project – Project to be determined |
Are regional economic development strategies effective? How have public entities responded to the implications of climate change? Natural disaster risk management How effectively is New Zealand doing against the 17 United Nations sustainable development goals? What interventions have had the most significant effect on shaping our communities and enabling them to successfully adapt and thrive? Have public entities factored demographic trends and changes into their planning, and are they prepared for meeting service expectations now and in the future? Infrastructure strategies and plans ‒ Are they working to ensure that public entities can continue to deliver services in future years? How well are agencies and local authorities placed to deliver on obligations they have as part of government Treaty settlements? How effective are agencies' workforce strategies? Does the leadership and co-ordination provided by the Government Chief Talent Officer and various career boards ensure that public entities have a strong pool of talent to draw on now and in the future? |
| Multi-year topics | Auckland Council – Have the changes made to governance and management arrangements for the delivery of public services in Auckland been successful? | Auckland Council – Topic to be determined Review of Defence Major Projects Report 2019 |
| Other topics | Preparedness for reporting progress against the 17 United Nations sustainable development goals Market instruments in the environment sector – Update guidance Accountability requirements for government-funded services provided by the private sector Tackling family violence, including whether the steps taken to improve outcomes for vulnerable children have been effective The Tertiary Education Commission's monitoring of tertiary education organisations Insuring public assets – Follow-up |
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| Other work and analysis | Central government: Results of the 2017/18 audits Central government: Results of the 2017/18 audits – Letter to Chief Executives Local government: Results of the 2017/18 audits Consulting the community about local authorities' 10-year plans Matters arising from the 2018-2028 local authority long-term plans Summary of results of the 2017 school audits Tertiary education institutions sector: Results of the 2017 audits Reporting on the progress of public entities in implementing the Auditor-General's recommendations from previous reports (various follow-up reports/articles) |
Central government: Results of the 2018/19 audits Central government: Results of the 2018/19 audits – Letter to Chief Executives Health sector: Results of the 2018/19 audits Local government: Results of the 2018/19 audits Summary of results of the 2018 school audits Reporting on the progress of public entities in implementing the Auditor-General's recommendations from previous reports (various follow-up reports/articles) |
| Thought leadership | Reflections report on Water theme Public management and accountability |
Reflections report on Procurement and contract management theme Public management and accountability |