Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001 Report of an investigation into issues at Bayside Health.pdf (1.56MB)

Report tabled in Parliament on 29 October 2008.

Probity controls in public hospitals for the procurement of non-clinical goods and services.pdf (2.35MB)

Report tabled in Parliament on 20 August 2008. The Ombudsman identified concerns about the purchase of goods and services which fall below the threshold for public tender of $102,500 after examining the procurement practices of three major hospitals.

Investigation into contraband entering a prison and related issues.pdf (2.49MB)

Report tabled in Parliament on 11 June 2008. The Ombudsman recommends the strengthening of preventative and detection processes in Victorian prisons to lessen the risks associated with contraband, including illicit drugs.

Conflict of interest in the public sector.pdf (1.83MB)

Reports on a broad based review of conflict of interest in the Victorian public sector. Provides analysis of international trends and developments. (March 2008)

 Conflict of interest in local government (1.7MB)

Reports on an own motion investigation by the Ombudsman into the nature and sources of conflict of interest in local councils. (March 2008)