The Project Data Summary Sheet (PDSS) is the core of the Major Projects Report (MPR), tabled in Parliament each year, and is the element of the MPR that the Auditor‐General reviews to express an independent opinion.
The CEO DMO provides a Statement that the PDSS's comply in all material aspects with the formal Section 20 (s.20) Agreement (signed between the Auditor‐General and CEO DMO) and reflect the project by way of cost, schedule and capability status. This Statement is accompanied by a Management Representation Letter (MRL) to the Auditor‐General on the accuracy and completeness of the PDSS data.
The ANAO conducts an assurance review of all projects included in the MPR, in accordance with the Auditor‐General's Independent Review Report's scope, criteria and methodology - as contained in the s.20 Agreement. The ANAO exercises independent and professional judgement in determining its review methodology and in formulating an opinion.
Projects included in the 2010‐11 MPR are either "Repeat" projects i.e. projects that appeared in the 2009‐10 MPR and are providing an update in the 2010‐11 MPR or "New" projects not previously reported in an MPR.
Security classified data is not included in the MPR, however such information is made available to the ANAO where it is relevant in support of the ANAO's review of the PDSSs.