1.2 Key dates
This table outlines the key dates that departments and Ministers need to meet.
| Action/event | Deadline date |
| End of financial year | 30 June |
| Departments provide to the Auditor-General annual financial statements, statement of service performance, and anything else to be audited | Within two months of the end of the financial year (last date 31 August) |
| Departments are required to provide a copy of their annual report to the Auditor- General | In a timely manner to enable the Auditor-General to review the report prior to providing the audit report within 3 months after the end of the financial year |
| Audit provide audit report to departments | Within three months of the end of the financial year (last date 30 September) |
| Responsible Ministers present annual report to the House of Representatives | Within 15 days of audit report being provided (see section 1.4 below) |
| Departments publish annual report | As soon as practicable after presentation to the House; but no later than 15 working days after receiving the audit report (see section 1.5 below) |
