If the Auditor-General decides to carry out an inquiry, the Office won't normally have any comment to make until we release a report. It is hard to predict what might emerge or transpire as we carry out an inquiry so it is equally hard to predict when we might be ready to report our findings.
Media Release: Oranga Tamariki contracting of services for children needs urgent improvement says Auditor-General
15 May 2025: The Auditor-General has inquired into contract management practices at Oranga Tamariki– Ministry for Children, particularly its contracting decisions for 2024/25.
Inquiry into the Alternative Provision Model for Ka Ora, Ka Ako (school lunch programme)
6 May 2025: The Auditor-General has decided to carry out an inquiry into the Ministry of Education’s planning, procurement, and contract implementation for the Alternative Provision Model for school (and early childhood education) lunches. These terms of reference set out the background and scope for the inquiry.
Our intentions: Looking at equitable access to planned care
29 January 2025: We are carrying out a performance audit to look at how well Health New Zealand is supporting equitable access to “planned care” – non-urgent medical or surgical treatment.
Response to a request for an inquiry
20 December 2024: We were asked to inquire into Tauranga City Council’s decision to sell the Tauranga Marine Precinct. The matter is now before the courts and, in light of that, we will not carry out an inquiry.
Our intentions: Supporting people in immediate housing need
13 December 2024: We are looking at how well three government departments understand the needs of people in immediate housing need and connect them to the appropriate support.
