The objective for this audit was to assess the adequacy of the state's planning, procurement and management of the RCH redevelopment.
This audit objective was addressed by assessing whether:
• planning for the redevelopment project was adequate and included soundly based advice and recommendations to government on project financing and procurement options and methods
• procurement for the redevelopment project was conducted in accordance with relevant policies, guidance and good practice
• the state is appropriately managing its involvement in the construction phase of the project.
The audit examined project planning and development documents, including the investment evaluation, business cases and public sector comparators, the procurement process, contractual arrangements for the project, and documentation and data relating to the management and governance of the project.
The following agencies were included in this audit:
• Department of Human Services
• Department of Treasury and Finance
• the Royal Children's Hospital.
Advice provided to the government on the project was also examined as part of this audit.
The audit was performed in accordance with the applicable Australian auditing standards for performance audits.
The total cost of this audit, including staff time, overheads and the preparation and printing of this report, was $440 000.