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The Report of the Director of Audit on the Accounts of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region for the year ended March 31, 2015, and Report No. 65 of the Director of Audit on the results of value for money audits were tabled in the Legislative Council this morning (November 18).
The Report on the Government Accounts provides an overall assurance that the financial statements properly present the assets and liabilities of the Government as at March 31, 2015, and the receipts and payments for the year that ended on that date.
Value for money audit is an examination into the economy, efficiency and effectiveness with which any bureau of the Government Secretariat, department, agency or other public body has discharged its functions. Report No. 65 of the Director of Audit covers a variety of subjects on the administration of government programmes and provision of public services.
Report No. 65 comprises the following 10 chapters:
Chapter Subject
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1 Government's efforts in managing municipal
solid waste
2 Reduction and recycling of food waste
3 Use and disposal of vacant school premises
4 Burial and cremation services
5 Operation of the Hongkong Post
6 Efforts of the Narcotics Division and Beat
Drugs Fund in combating drug abuse
7 Protection of revenue on dutiable
commodities and motor vehicle first
registration tax
8 Management of the public lighting system
9 Support for Self-reliance Scheme
10 Shine Skills Centre
The Report of the Director of Audit on the Accounts of the Government for the year ended March 31, 2015, and Report No. 65 on the results of value for money audits are available on the Audit Commission's website at www.aud.gov.hk.
Ends/Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Issued at HKT 11:15
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