Audit Office of South Australia

Independence is essential to serving Parliament and maintaining public confidence in how government resources are used. Read the Independence of the Australasian Auditors General Report 2025 at acag.org.au/files/Independ…

Independence allows Auditors‑General to ask difficult questions and report without compromise. The Report by ACAG is a timely reminder that effective oversight of public spending relies on institutions that are structurally, operationally and culturally independent.

We’re looking for experienced auditors to join AuditSA. If you’re skilled in assessing risk, improving processes and delivering quality insights, we want to hear from you. Work that matters, teams that support you and opportunities to shape better outcomes for South Australians.

Looking to launch your career in audit? Our 2026 Graduate Program is now open. Learn from audit experts and build a strong foundation for a meaningful career. If you're driven, curious and ready to grow, we want to hear from you. audit.sa.gov.au

What does AuditSA do? Our work helps strengthen trust in the public sector. As the independent auditor of SA Gov agencies, we provide assurance public money is managed responsibly, transparently and in the best interests of the community. Learn more at audit.sa.gov.au

Welcome to our new undergrad and CA Achiever work experience students! They’ll be gaining practical experience across risk, compliance and financial reporting while contributing to SA Government audits. It’s a valuable opportunity to turn knowledge into practical capability

#ChangeYourPasswordDay reminds us that strong cybersecurity starts with strong passwords. Our IT audits have found 75% of SA Gov IT control deficiencies included user access and passwords. Agencies should improve password settings, strengthen policies and review them regularly.

Join AuditSA to gain hands-on experience in the dynamic world of auditing. You’ll work with our audit teams, learning the ropes of risk assessment, compliance and financial reporting, while contributing to real client engagements in the SA Gov. Become a financial auditor today!

Are you an accounting/finance graduate looking to kickstart your career in financial audit? Our 2026 Financial Audit Graduate Program is designed to equip you with hands-on experience, comprehensive training and mentoring, career progression and a flexi work culture. Apply now!

Wishing you a joyful Christmas, a safe holiday season and a bright start to the new year! ~ From everyone at the Audit Office of South Australia

We appreciate the dedication, energy and professionalism of AuditSA’s staff to complete our 2024-25 audits. We’re grateful for the cooperation SA Government agencies gave to our staff during our audits. Find our 2024-25 audit outcomes at audit.sa.gov.au #AuditSA

Follow-up is important. Our audit work continues after our reports are published. We follow up on our findings with agencies to review their progress and check whether our recommendations are implemented. See the results of our 2024-25 audits at audit.sa.gov.au. #AuditSA

We test IT general controls (ITGCs) to ensure SA Gov financial systems meet the SA Cyber Security Framework. ITGCs guard data confidentiality and integrity by checking policies, procedures & system settings across apps, databases and operating systems #NationalComputerSecurityDay

Our upcoming report summarises the 2024-25 audit outcomes for the Department for Environment and Water. We continue to work with DEW to improve its complex financial and IT control systems. Check out the report for our audit findings and recommendations. audit.sa.gov.au

Our 2024-25 audits again found procurement management issues in SA Government agencies. Consistent, well-governed spending practices are key to achieving value for money and maintaining public trust. See our report audit.sa.gov.au #AuditSA

Rising debt and interest costs due to the SA Gov’s large capital program may constrain the State’s fiscal capacity and ability to deliver services. We found several key trends and risks attached to the Gov’s Budget program. See our State finances report for more #AuditSA

Our upcoming report gives our insights into key trends and risks for the State’s finances. The State Budget sets out the SA Government’s strategy, actual and forecast financial position and new policy initiatives. audit.sa.gov.au #AuditSA