About this report or communique
Report of the Auditor-General No. 11 of 2025-26: Management of gifts, benefits and hospitality in the General Government Sector
Conflicts of interests arise when people offer gifts, benefits and hospitality to State Service employees. These can:
- undermine trust in decision-making
- compromise personal and organisational integrity
- create reputation, legal and ethical risks for both individuals and organisations.
This audit report assessed whether Tasmanian Government Departments transparently mitigated the risk of conflicts of interest through effective management of gifts, benefits, and hospitality.
This audit report contains recommendations that aim to improve how Government Departments manage gifts, benefits, and hospitality.