Behind the scenes: director of audit's eye-opening report no. 82
Report No. 82 of the Director of Audit on the results of value for money audits was tabled in the Legislative Council this morning (April 24).
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. 82 of the Director of Audit covers a variety of subjects on the administration of government programmes and provision of public services.
Report No. 82 comprises the following eight chapters:
Chapter Subject
1 Customs and Excise Department's efforts in facilitating trade and promoting economic development
2 Emergency dental services and elderly dental care support
3 Gifted education
4 Hongkong Post: Development of business
5 Provision and monitoring of Rehabus services
6 Support measures for agricultural industry by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department
7 Upgrading and operation of San Wai Sewage Treatment Works
8 Work of Countryside Conservation Office
Report No. 82 of the Director of Audit on the results of value for money audits is available on the Audit Commission's website at www.aud.gov.hk.
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Legco set to debate funding for 2024: what you need to know
The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
The Legislative Council (LegCo) will hold a meeting on Wednesday (May 8) at 11am in the Chamber of the LegCo Complex. During the meeting, Members will continue the Second Reading debate on the Appropriation Bill 2024 and Government officials will speak on the Bill. If the Bill is supported by Members and receives its Second Reading, it will stand committed to the committee of the whole Council. After the committee of the whole Council has completed consideration of the Bill and its report is adopted by the Council, the Bill will be set down for the Third Reading.
The Deposit Protection Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2024 will be introduced into the Council for the First Reading and the Second Reading. The Second Reading debate on the Bill will be adjourned.
Meanwhile, the Chief Secretary for Administration will move a proposed resolution under Article 73(7) of the Basic Law and section 7A of the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal Ordinance relating to the appointment of a judge of the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal from another common law jurisdiction. The proposed resolution is set out in Appendix 1.
The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury will move a proposed resolution under the Loans Ordinance. The proposed resolution is set out in Appendix 2.
During the meeting, Members will also ask the Government 22 questions on various policy areas, all of which require written replies.
The agenda of the above meeting can be obtained via the LegCo Website (www.legco.gov.hk). Members of the public can watch or listen to the meeting via the Webcast system on the LegCo Website. To observe the proceedings of the meeting at the LegCo Complex, members of the public may call 3919 3399 during office hours to reserve seats.
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