Value for Money in Government: Australia 2012
This report presents the results of the assessment of the organisation of the central government of Australia. The study looks at reforms that are aimed at improving the quality of services (more value) and efficiency (less money) in central government. Starting with facts and quantitative benchmarks on the Australian central government, the study reviews recent reforms in Australia, and makes recommendations in ten selected areas. The study concludes with a survey of the effects on the quality of services and the potential savings.
Executive summary
This report presents the results of the assessment of the organisation of the central government of Australia. This report is part of a series of similar assessments that will be carried out for the OECD Value for Money in Government study, which is a multi-annual project that aims to identify reforms currently undertaken or planned in OECD countries that are interesting from the point of view of value for money. The study looks at reforms that are aimed at improving the quality of services (more value) and efficiency (less money) in central government.