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Report No. 52 of the Director of Audit on the results of value for money audits completed between October 2008 and February 2009 was tabled in the Legislative Council this (April 22) morning.
A value for money audit is an examination into the economy, efficiency and effectiveness with which any bureau of the Government Secretariat, department, agency and other public body has discharged its functions. Report No. 52 of the Director of Audit covers a variety of subjects on the administration of government programmes and provisions of public services.
Report No. 52 comprises the following seven chapters:
Chapter Subject
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1 Administration of building works under
term contracts
2 Customs and Excise Department: Enforcement
work of the Consumer Protection Bureau
3 Equal Opportunities Commission
4 Healthier lifestyle for primary school
children
5 Hong Kong Arts Development Council
6 Provision of e-government services
7 The Quality Education Fund
The Director of Audit's Report No. 52 on the results of value for money audits is available on the Audit Commission's website at www.aud.gov.hk .
Ends/Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Issued at HKT 11:00
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