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NSW auditor-general publishes damning report into government grant scheme at centre of pork-barrelling claims

A report by the NSW auditor-general into a $250 million NSW grants scheme paints a picture of chaotic decision-making, where funding for projects was determined by former premier Gladys Berekijlian and her deputy John Barilaro.

ABC News · Feb 8, 2022

NSW budget approved despite uncertainties

The auditor-general's delayed approval of the state's finances notes there are still "significant uncertainties" about public transport assets.

AAP · Jan 24, 2022

‘Accounting sham’: transport body set up to improve NSW’s budget bottom line could need $4.1bn injection

Auditor general says ‘significant uncertainties’ remain over Transport Asset Holding Entity despite state treasurer claiming ‘finances are accurate’

The Guardian - AU · Jan 23, 2022