Auditor-General's reports to Parliament
Reports to the Legislative Assembly from the Northern Territory Auditor-General's Office (NTAGO).
| Auditor-General's report | Content/keywords | Media statement |
|---|---|---|
| Report 6 of 2025-26 (November 2025) - Police Information System Replacement Project PDF (1.4 MB) | Results of a review into the SerPro project to replace the PROMIS for the Northern Territory Police Force by the Department of Corporate and Digital Development. | The Auditor-General tabled his report on the results of a review into the Serve and Protect (SerPro) project. |
| Report 5 of 2025-26 (November 2025) - results of financial audits PDF (2.1 MB) | Results of financial audits for Darwin Waterfront Corporation; Data Centre Services; Desert Knowledge Australia; Land Development Corporation; Motor Accidents (Compensation) Commission; Board of the Museum and Art Gallery of the NT; NT Legal Aid Commission; NT Major Events Company Pty Ltd; NT Treasury Corporation; NT Build; NT Fleet; NT Home Ownership; Office of the Public Trustee for the NT; Power and Water Corporation; Indigenous Essential Services Pty Ltd; Territory Generation; Jacana Energy. | The Auditor-General tabled his report on the results of financial audits of public sector entities for the year ended 30 June 2025. |
| Report 4 of 2025-26 (November 2025) - audit of Treasurer's annual financial report PDF (2.0 MB) | Results of audit of the Treasurer’s annual financial report for the year ended 30 June 2025, and an outline of assurance activities in government departments and the outcomes of performance management system audit of manual payroll calculations. | The Auditor-General tabled his report on the audit of the Treasurer’s annual financial report for the year ended 30 June 2025. |
| Report 3 of 2025-26 (September 2025) effectiveness of internal audit and audit committees PDF (2.4 MB) | Performance review into the effectiveness of internal audit and audit committees. | The Auditor-General tabled his report on the effectiveness of internal audit and audit committees. |
| Report 1 of 2025-26 (July 2025) - results of financial audits 30 June and 31 December 2024 PDF (2.5 MB) | Results of financial audits of Charles Darwin University, Menzies School of Health Research, Batchelor Institute, Desert Knowledge Australia, National Park Boards, Northern Territory Police Supplementary Benefit Scheme. | The Auditor-General tabled his report on the results of financial audits of education providers and other entities. |
| Report 2 of 2025-26 (July 2025) - Public Information Act PDF (2.3 MB) | Review of social media posts by Territory Labour Party members and NT Greens Party member. Update on review and recommendations of Territory Coordinator radio advertisement review and Digital Health System (Acacia) replacement cost. | The Auditor-General tabled his report on his review of social media posts of Legislative Assembly members. The report also includes updates on recommendations on previous reviews and recommendations. |
| Report 3 of 2024-25 (March 2025) - public information referrals PDF (2.1 MB) | Review of Digital Health System replacement cost; invitation to Lunar New Year celebrations; and poster in the ministerial wing of Parliament House. | The Auditor-General tabled his report on public information referrals. |
| Report 2 of 2024-25 (February 2025) - Public Information Act - Territory Coordinator radio advertising review PDF (14.7 MB) | Review of the radio advertisement outlining the benefits of the Territory Coordinator. | The Auditor-General tabled his report on the Territory Coordinator radio advertisement review. |
| Report 1 of 2024-25 (November 2024) - financial statement audits; Infrastructure Program development, budgeting and reporting; end of year review; asset valuations; and Bail Amendment Bill 2023 PDF (4.7 MB) | Results of financial statement audits for the Treasurer’s annual financial statements; Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education; Board of the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory; Charles Darwin University; Bridging the Gap Foundation Limited; Menzies School of Health Research; Cobourg Peninsula Sanctuary and Marine Park Board; Darwin Waterfront Corporation; Data Centre Services; Land Development Corporation; Motor Accidents (Compensation) Commission; Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission; Northern Territory Major Events Company Pty Ltd; Northern Territory Treasury Corporation; NT Build; NT Fleet; NT Home Ownership; Power and Water Corporation; Indigenous Essential Services Pty Ltd; Power Generation Corporation; Power Retail Corporation; Territory Wildlife Parks. Performance management system audits on accounting for assets on leased land and achievement of objectives for grant activities; IT audit of project management review NTG Pay. Compliance audits including the agency compliance audit and end of year review; and Public Information Act assessments covering Curfew Laws and New Home Grants. | The Auditor-General tabled his report to the Legislative Assembly during the period from 1 May 2024 to 31 October 2024. |
| May 2024: report to the Legislative Assembly PDF (4.5 MB) | Results of financial statement audits for the Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education; Desert Knowledge Australia; Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Park Board; and Northern Territory Police Supplementary Benefit Scheme. Performance management system audits for NT Implementation Plan for Closing the Gap; Aboriginal Economic Participation Framework; Ship Lift Facility; and Tiger Brennan Drive and Berrimah Road Overpass. IT audits on GrantsNT and Motor Vehicle Registry System. Compliance audits on Government Accounting System and Personnel Information and Payroll System. Analytics on State Square Car Park fringe benefits tax. | |
| November 2023: report to the Legislative Assembly PDF (5.0 MB) | Results of financial statement audits for Board of the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory; Darwin Waterfront Corporation; Data Centre Services; Land Development Corporation; Motor Accidents (Compensation) Commission; Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission; Northern Territory Major Events Company Pty Ltd; Northern Territory Treasury Corporation; NT Build; NT Fleet; NT Home Ownership; Power and Water Corporation; Indigenous Essential Services Pty Ltd; Power Generation Corporation; Power Retail Corporation; and Territory Wildlife Parks; Treasurer’s annual financial statements. Performance management system audit for infrastructure program development, budgeting and reporting. Compliance audits for end of year review. Special audits for asset valuations. Public Information Act review of Bail Amendment Bill 2023. | |
| August 2023: report to the Legislative Assembly PDF (5.2 MB) | Results of financial statement audits for Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education; Charles Darwin University; Bridging the Gap Foundation Limited; Menzies School of Health Research; and Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Park Board. Performance management system audits for achievement of grant outcomes and outputs; achievement of outsourcing outcomes and outputs; Program Evaluation Framework; Territory Economic Reconstruction Commission (TERC) implementation of recommendations; and wages policy and lump sum payments. Information technology audits for information technology reviews and post implementation review CARE project. Compliance audits for agency compliance audit. Data analysis for salary underpayments. | |
| February 2023: report to the Legislative Assembly PDF (2.1 MB) | Results of financial statement audits for Cobourg Peninsula Sanctuary and Marine Park Board; Desert Knowledge Australia; Northern Territory Police Supplementary Benefit Scheme; and Treasurer’s annual financial statements. Performance management system audits for Darwin City Deal; Local Jobs Fund; Modular Housing; and Youth Justice Facility. Information technology audits for post implementation review of HPSM/ePASS replacement. Compliance audits for end of year review. Data analysis for flex time. |
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