Working with a public service department, we were engaged to conduct an internal audit focused on the financial reporting accuracy of a government-funded project and the extent to which allocated funds were being used to deliver genuine community benefit. Our work involved a detailed review of internal controls, assessment of financial management processes, verification of expenditure against funding objectives and analysis of the project’s governance framework.

We held interviews with key project stakeholders to understand operational challenges, clarify decision-making pathways and identify any gaps in oversight. Following the audit, we presented a clear, evidence-based report to the board outlining our findings, highlighting risks and providing practical recommendations to strengthen accountability and improve overall project transparency.