From www.themandarin.com.au: The Australian National Audit Office criticized the Australian Taxation Office for its poor management of conflict of interest safeguards during the IT Strategic Sourcing Program, which involved contracts worth approximately $2.5 billion.

The audit revealed issues with timeliness and detail in conflict declarations, raising concerns that this could deter top tech talent from entering the public sector.

Despite acknowledging the audit’s findings, the ATO affirmed its commitment to improving procurement processes and governance measures.

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