Reports of the Director of Audit

     The Report of the Director of Audit on the Accounts of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region for the year ended 31 March 2024 (Report on the Government Accounts) and Report No. 83 of the Director of Audit on the results of value for money audits were tabled in the Legislative Council this morning (November 27).

     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, 2024, and the receipts and payments for the year that ended on that date.

     A 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. 83 of the Director of Audit covers a variety of subjects on the administration of government programmes and provision of public services.

     Report No. 83 comprises the following eight chapters:  

Chapter        Subject

1                   Nano and Advanced Materials Institute

2                   Planning and management of sheltered space within Hong Kong waters

3                   Producer Responsibility Scheme on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

4                   Regulation of operations of small unmanned aircraft

5                   Residential Care Service Voucher Scheme for the Elderly

6                   The Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Repair and maintenance of university premises

7                   Tuen Mun – Chek Lap Kok Link

8                   Youth Development Fund

     The Report on the Government Accounts and Report No. 83 of the Director of Audit on the results of value for money audits are available on the Audit Commission's website at www.aud.gov.hk.