The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) will inquire into and report on Commonwealth grants administration with a view to strengthening the integrity and administration of grants.

The inquiry will have particular regard to:

• The status of recommendations included in the JCPAA’s Report 484 The Administration of Government Grants

• Any matters contained in or connected with the following Auditor-General's Reports:
  • No. 47 (2020-21) Administration of Commuter Car Park Projects within the Urban Congestion Fund
  • No. 16 (2021-22) Awarding of Funding under the Safer Communities Program
  • No. 21 (2021-22) Operation of Grants Hubs
  • No. 1 (2022-23) Award of Funding under the Building Better Regions Fund

• Equity, decision-making and matters relating to the allocation of funding under the following grant programs:
  • Urban Congestion Fund
  • Regional Growth Fund
  • Modern Manufacturing Initiative

• Possible changes to the Commonwealth Grants Rules and Guidelines.