About this annual report

Our annual report is also available in PDF format. The PDF is 110 pages and 767KB in size.

This 2023/24 annual report is the main accountability document for the Controller and Auditor-General. It describes the work we have carried out to demonstrate how we will achieve our ultimate outcome – that Parliament and the public have trust and confidence in New Zealand's public sector.

The annual report informs our stakeholders – Parliament, New Zealanders, and public organisations – about our strategic intentions, priorities, and performance for the year 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024. It has been prepared in keeping with the requirements of the Public Audit Act 2001 and the Public Finance Act 1989.

In this report, the "Office" includes the Auditor-General, the Deputy Auditor-General, the Office of the Auditor-General | Te Mana Arotake, Audit New Zealand | Mana Arotake Aotearoa, the Corporate Services Group, and contracted audit service providers.

We are interested in feedback to help us improve our reporting. Feedback can be sent to [email protected].