9. The objective of this report is to provide information, prepared by both the ANAO and DMO, on the performance of major projects as well as providing the Auditor-General's formal conclusion on the review of the Project Data Summary Sheets (PDSSs) prepared by DMO and contained in this report.
10. This report, which builds on the 2007-08 MPR, is designed to provide improved transparency and public accountability for these major acquisition projects through the presentation of clear and consistent information on the status of projects. Following discussion with the JCPAA, this year's report includes a further six projects and additional information in the PDSSs.
11. Over time, this report will allow the development of a wider view of DMO's performance in major Defence acquisitions.