If the Auditor-General decides to carry out an inquiry, the Office won't normally have any comment to make until we release a report. It is hard to predict what might emerge or transpire as we carry out an inquiry so it is equally hard to predict when we might be ready to report our findings.
Our intentions: Looking at how well the public sector is supporting the Whānau Ora approach
4 November 2021: Whānau Ora is an approach that supports whānau and families to build on their strengths to achieve their aspirations in life. We’re looking at how well the public sector supports the Whānau Ora approach.
Update on the completion of 30 June 2021 audits
18 October 2021: We have completed almost all audits with 30 June balance dates that were required to report by 30 September 2021. We remain on track to complete district health board, nearly all council, and larger public organisations’ audits that had statutory reporting time frames extended by Parliament.
Our intentions: Starting our review of the New Zealand Defence Force
22 September 2021: The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has committed to stop inappropriate and harmful behaviour in the organisation. We are reviewing NZDF's progress in creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all.
Media release: Government’s commitment to sustainable development goals needs greater clarity
Responses about our functional leadership recommendations
2 August 2021: We asked New Zealand Government Procurement (in the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment) and Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission for an update on their response to recommendations we made in 2019 about the functional leadership of the government's procurement work.
