Project Status as at 30 June 2011

In my opinion, the Project Data Summary Sheets comply in all material respects with the Guidelines and reflect the status of the projects as at 30 June 2011. In stating this opinion, and in agreement with the ANAO, I acknowledge that the following sections of each PDSS are not covered in the scope of the Auditor-General's assessment:

•  Section 1.3 Major Challenges, Section 4 Materiel Capability Performance, Section 5.1 Major Project Risks, Section 5.2 Major Project Issues; and

•  Future dates that are 'forecasts' regarding a project's expected achievement of delivery schedules and capability where included in Sections 1 and 3 of each PDSS.