THE HON GREG COMBET MP
Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Procurement
Thursday, 22 May 2008
020/2008
ANAO AUDIT OF DMO’S MAJOR PROJECTS
Greg Combet, the Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Procurement, today
confirmed that Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) will produce an annual
report on the performance of its most significant acquisition projects.
Nine projects will feature in the first ‘pilot’ report, which will contain key
performance metrics on cost, schedule, capability and emerging trends. The
reports will be made available to the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO)
for independent review.
The ANAO will subsequently publish their review of DMO's Major Projects
Report. During 2008-09, DMO intends to build on the number of projects
reported.
”This new reporting will also greatly aid the important work done by the Joint
Committee of Public Accounts and Audit in ensuring accountability of these
projects,” Mr Combet said.
“The pilot includes a combination of Navy, Army, Air Force and Joint projects,
and covers upgrades to existing capability along with new acquisitions.”
“The review of five projects was completed between November 2007 and April
2008. During May and June 2008 DMO will complete its report on the
remaining four projects.”
The ANAO is planning to table its report on DMO's inaugural Major Projects
Report in Parliament during the second quarter of 2008-09.
“This report is a step forward in fulfilling the Rudd Government’s election
commitment to task and resource independently validated reports on DMO's
top 30 projects,” Mr Combet said.
“It will provide scrutiny of the level of project management being applied and
will monitor the Government’s investment in these military capabilities on
behalf of the Australian tax payer.”
Media contacts:
Rod Hilton (Greg Combet):
02 6277 4771 or 0458 276 619
Defence Media Liaison:
02 6265 3343 or 0408 498 664
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