In The Public Interest: 150 Years of the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office by Peter Yule (Secondhand Book)

Description SECONDHAND BOOK The Victorian Auditor-General’s Office is one of the very few public sector agencies in Victoria whose history dates back to the colony’s separation from New South Wales in 1851. In its early years, the Office was embroiled in controversy over its role in the financial crisis that played a large part in the events leading to the Eureka uprising. It experienced further controversy in the 1990s when the Coalition government moved to significantly change the powers of the former Auditor-General, Ches Baragwanath. Through these and other dramatic events, the Auditor-General’s Office has played a vital role in reinforcing the accountability of executive government to the Parliament and the people. This book is approachable, entertaining and sheds new light on many aspects of the history of Victoria. It makes fascinating reading for anyone interested in the development of public accountability and the personalities and key events in the history of the Victorian public sector over the 150 years since the establishment of the Office. Specifications: Condition: Very good, only minor marks Publisher: Victorian Auditor-General’s Office Year: 2002 Format: Paperback Pages: 304pp ISBN: 0731159845