1.17 The compilation and review of the MPR continues to improve in terms of efficiency, with six extra projects being incorporated in 2010-11, bringing the total number to 28. The DMO prepared indicative PDSSs and supporting evidence packs, which were reviewed by the ANAO during visits to project offices prior to 30 June 2011. This activity was largely completed within the agreed schedule and as a result, the ANAO observed that efficiencies realised in the prior year were maintained.
1.18 However, it will be important that the DMO ensures adequately experienced and skilled resources are allocated to the management of the DMO MPR development and compilation process going forward, as the MPR process requires sound project management, financial reporting and extensive stakeholder liaison throughout the preparation of the DMO section of the report. Additionally, as reporting requirements evolve it will be important that the DMO Executive maintain their involvement and allocate sufficient appropriate resources to the MPR process.
1.19 The DMO proposed to the JCPAA in September 2011 the inclusion of an additional two new projects and the removal of one project for the 2011-12 MPR. This proposal followed consultation with the ANAO, against the criteria specified by the JCPAA in its Report 422.43 The JCPAA agreed to these variations to the list of projects for inclusion in the 2011-12 MPR.
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43 Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit, Report 422, Review of the 2009-10 Defence Materiel Organisation Major Projects Report, April 2011, p. 10.