Terms of reference

The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) will inquire into and report on Commonwealth grants administration with a view to strengthening the integrity and administration of grants.

The inquiry will have particular regard to:

The status of recommendations included in the JCPAA’s Report 484 The Administration of Government Grants.

Any matters contained in or connected with the following Auditor-General's Reports:

No. 47 (2020-21) Administration of Commuter Car Park Projects within the Urban Congestion Fund

No. 16 (2021-22) Awarding of Funding under the Safer Communities Program

No. 21 (2021-22) Operation of Grants Hubs

No. 1 (2022-23) Award of Funding under the Building Better Regions Fund

Equity, decision-making and matters relating to the allocation of funding under the following grant programs:

Urban Congestion Fund

Regional Growth Fund

Modern Manufacturing Initiative

Possible changes to the Commonwealth Grants Rules and Guidelines.