Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit
Review of Auditor-General's Reports 2001-02, Fourth Quarter
Recommendation 1
The Committee recommends that the Australian Broadcasting Commission develop and implement a process for measuring performance data in urban, regional and rural Australia which provides timely and effective information in relation to its fulfilment of Charter obligations.
Recommendation 2
The Committee recommends that the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, as a matter of priority, develop and implement a process for using performance data to inform Corporate planning.
Recommendation 3
The Committee recommends that the Australian Broadcasting Commission specifically report on its performance against Charter obligations in its annual report to Parliament.
Recommendation 4
The Committee recommends that the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation develop and implement a consistent and coherent model of project management across the organisation.
Recommendation 5
The Committee recommends that the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation develop and implement clear and consistent policy guidelines for the retention of intellectual property.
Recommendation 6
The Committee recommends that the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs make better use of its information sources, evaluate the effectiveness of its current operations, and coordinate the sharing of information with other agencies.
Recommendation 7
The Committee recommends that the Department of Finance and Administration improve its record management practices with regard to dispute resolution activities.
Recommendation 8
The Committee recommends that in future the Department of Finance and Administration's requests for legal opinions are written requests.