Portfolio: Finance
http://www.finance.gov.au/comcover/
$85M
2025-26 Budget50
Headcount (2024-25)Digital ID Program
Department of Finance
Total Budget
$408.2M
Digital Budget
$187.8M
July 2023 — June 2026
The Digital ID program aims to provide Australians with a secure, convenient, voluntary and inclusive way to prove their identity online. Key components include a legislative framework, an Accreditation Scheme, and the Australian Government Digital Identity System. The program will also focus on increasing public awareness and adoption across government and the private sector.
Election Systems Modernisation Program (Indigo)
Australian Electoral Commission
Total Budget
$NFPM
Digital Budget
$NFPM
January 2020 — June 2029
The Indigo Program aims to modernise core ICT infrastructure and systems of the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) to deliver integrated, secure and modern electoral services that meet community needs and expectations into the future. The replacement of legacy systems with modern technology and infrastructure will enhance and bolster the AEC’s ability to manage security risks and strengthen Australia’s ongoing democratic resilience. Tranche 1 has been delivered, and Tranche 2A is scheduled to be completed in 2027. The AEC will seek authority to come back for a future budget request to undertake Tranche 2B.
Funding and Disclosure Reform Program
Australian Electoral Commission
Total Budget
$NFPM
Digital Budget
$NFPM
March 2025 — June 2028
The purpose of the AEC is to maintain an impartial and independent electoral system for eligible voters. As part of this, the AEC regulates the Commonwealth Funding and Disclosure Scheme. The government has introduced legislative amendments to address recommendations of the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters (JSCEM) related to this scheme. The Funding and Disclosure Reform Program was established in March 2025 to enable the AEC to implement the legislative amendments to the scheme. Under the program, the AEC will develop modern, agile and scalable IT platforms, uplift AEC capability, policy and processes consistent with its evolving regulatory role, and deliver a comprehensive package of communications and guidance to support stakeholders transition to new legislative obligations.
Health Delivery Modernisation (HDM)
Services Australia
Total Budget
$487.6M
Digital Budget
$194.4M
July 2018 — September 2025
The HDM Program stabilised, modernised and transformed the health payments system that underpins Medicare, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and other health-related programs. The HDM Program delivered new digital health services and established new health transformation capabilities to strengthen and modernise digital health across Australia’s healthcare settings, platforms and systems.
Parliamentary Expenses Management System (PEMS) Enhancement Project
Department of Finance
Total Budget
$11.2M
Digital Budget
$10.6M
July 2024 — June 2026
The PEMS is a digital solution for the management and reporting of human resources and payroll, as well as office and travel expenses for parliamentarians, their staff and the administering agencies. The Enhancement Project is a 2-year initiative that will deliver improvements and efficiencies to the functionality of PEMS.
Polling Place Technology Project
Australian Electoral Commission
Total Budget
$15.5M
Digital Budget
$15.5M
January 2022 — June 2025
This project is delivering enhanced technology to enable expansion of voter and polling place technology, through up to 10,000 laptops accessing an electronic copy of the electoral roll, called an Electronic Certified Lists. Electronic Certified Lists are portable computers deployed to polling places as a replacement to paper certified lists. The program is trialling a ‘digital officer in charge return’ at selected polling locations, which allows results to be transmitted directly into the AEC election management system.
Safely Connecting Australians with Support
Services Australia
Total Budget
$49.5M
Digital Budget
$25.6M
July 2024 — June 2026
Enhancements to the myGov platform to continue to respond to the findings of the Critical National Infrastructure myGov User Audit. This includes enhancements to the myGov support tool, strengthening myGov fraud detection capabilities, improving the myGov inbox and other communication capabilities, and supporting users to better secure their myGov accounts.
Improving transparency of procurement data to support the Buy Australian Plan
Department of Finance
Total Budget
$9.9M
Digital Budget
$9.9M
October 2023 — July 2027
This initiative supports the implementation of the Buy Australian Plan by improving the transparency of Australian Government procurement activity through enhanced AusTender capabilities, including the establishment of a dedicated and integrated panel supplier portal. It is also improving AusTender’s reporting capability to increase transparency.
Overseas Health Practitioner Digital Registration Project (OHPDR)
Services Australia
Total Budget
$15M
Digital Budget
$7.7M
July 2024 — February 2026
Australia is facing a shortage of key healthcare practitioners, putting the health system and existing workforce under pressure. Australians – especially those living in rural and remote areas – are finding it increasingly difficult to access healthcare. Services Australia is delivering the OHPDR as part of the 2024–25 Budget Measure ‘Health workforce’. This is implementing Recommendation 2, Automate the issuance of Medicare provider numbers, of the Final Report of the Independent Review of Australia’s Regulatory Settings Relating to Overseas Health Practitioners. The report, endorsed by National Cabinet, made recommendations to improve health practitioner registration, skill and qualification recognition for overseas trained health professionals and international students who have studied in Australia.
Response to Services Australia Budget and Efficiency Review – the Cyber Security Uplift Project (CSUP)
Services Australia
Total Budget
$NFPM
Digital Budget
$NFPM
July 2024 — June 2025
The CSUP was established to address immediate agency cyber security risk and improve its cyber security maturity.
Service Delivery Office Security and Reliability
Department of Finance
Total Budget
$12M
Digital Budget
$12M
July 2024 — June 2026
The Security and Reliability program will deliver necessary ICT upgrades with a focus on cyber and data capabilities to maintain the security and reliability of the Service Delivery Office, systems which provide corporate shared services to 16 client entities across the APS.
Services Australia Improved Safety for Staff and Customers Phase 2
Services Australia
Total Budget
$362.2M
Digital Budget
$109.8M
July 2024 — July 2026
The project is implementing recommendations of the Security Risk Management Review to strengthen security and safety measures for Services Australia staff and customers. The 2024–25 Budget committed an additional $314.1 million over 2 years to implement some of the remaining recommendations of the review in full, strengthening security and safety measures to achieve sustained benefits for Services Australia staff and customers (Phase 2). A total of 14 review recommendations will be implemented in full with government funding (via 7 registered projects) and the remaining 30 recommendations with existing agency resources.
Strengthening Medicare - Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme for Patients with Diabetes
Services Australia
Total Budget
$16.7M
Digital Budget
$10.4M
June 2023 — June 2026
This project is improving the management of wounds for patients in primary care settings by providing education and training for healthcare professionals and providing fully subsidised wound consumable products to people with chronic wounds. The pilot phase of this project is limited to people with a chronic wound and diabetes who are aged 65 and over (or aged 50 and over for First Nations people). If the pilot is successful, the program may be expanded to all Australians with chronic wounds.
12 tagged
Reform proposals on YourGov that name this department as a delivery partner — drawn from citizen voice, government strategy, research, international examples and gap analysis.
STRATEGY SUMMARY
Finance assists the Australian Government to achieve its fiscal and policy objectives by advising on expenditure, managing sustainable public sector resourcing, driving public sector transformation and delivering efficient, cost-effective services to, and for, Government. [CP p.4]
PURPOSE
Finance assists the Australian Government to achieve its fiscal and policy objectives by advising on expenditure, managing sustainable public sector resourcing, driving public sector transformation and delivering efficient, cost-effective services to, and for, Government. [CP p.4]
Corporate Plan 2023-24 · p.4Strategic priorities
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advising on expenditure and managing sustainable public sector resourcing assisting the Government to achieve its fiscal
advising on expenditure and managing sustainable public sector resourcing assisting the Government to achieve its fiscal and policy objectives
Corporate Plan 2023-24 · p.14delivering cost-effective services to, and for, Government by supporting parliamentarians and their staff through framew
delivering cost-effective services to, and for, Government by supporting parliamentarians and their staff through frameworks that administer remuneration, work expenses and other public resources
Corporate Plan 2023-24 · p.14managing public sector frameworks and governance mechanisms across the whole of government ensuring the sector is operat
managing public sector frameworks and governance mechanisms across the whole of government ensuring the sector is operating efficiently and has the organisational capability to respond to changing priorities
Corporate Plan 2023-24 · p.14driving public sector transformation and delivering productive and better quality services to citizens and businesses
Corporate Plan 2023-24 · p.14Outcomes
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Support sustainable Australian Government finances through providing high-quality policy advice and operational support to the government and Commonwealth entities to maintain effective and efficient use of public resources.
Finance supports the Australian Government to achieve its fiscal and policy objectives by advising on expenditure, managing sustainable public sector resourcing, driving public sector transformation and delivering efficient, cost-effective services to, and for, Government.
KEY ACTIVITIES
Support for Parliamentarians and others as required by the Australian Government through the delivery of and advice on, work expenses and allowances, entitlements and targeted programs.
The Department has continued to focus on delivering cost-effective services to Commonwealth entities through the Service Delivery Office, providing efficiencies to clients and providing high-level services to parliamentarians, their employees and others to assist them in undertaking their duties.
KEY ACTIVITIES
Transforming government to be more efficient, adaptable, productive and sustainable.
Finance supports business improvements across the APS and investment in technology and digital capability that enabled public servants to focus on the Government’s strategic priorities and collaborate in the delivery of services.
KEY ACTIVITIES
Values
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Impartial
Committed to service
Accountable
Respectful
Ethical
Performance measures
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| Code | Measure | Target 2025-26 | Latest result | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CCE01 | Stability or improvement | Stability or improvement Corporate Plan 2023-24 | Stability or improvement Annual Report 2018-19 | Achieved |
Source documents
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2018-19
Entire report
Open
2017-18
Complete report
Open
2023-24
Download the Corporate Plan 2023–24
Open
2022-23
Download the Corporate Plan 2022–23
Open
2021-22
Download the Corporate Plan 2021–22
Open
2020-21
Download the Corporate Plan 2020-21
Open
2019-20
Finance-Corporate-Plan-2019-20.pdf
Open
2025
performing a self-assessment, using the results, developing an action plan, frequently asked questions and other resources
Open
2022
Information Sheet - Cyber Risk
Open
2026
Net Zero in Government Operations Roadmap
Open
2023
Net Zero in Government Operations Strategy
Open
2025-26
Emissions Reporting Framework 2025-26
Open
2024-25
Emissions Reporting Framework 2024-25
Open
2024-25
Net Zero in Government Operations Annual Progress Report 2024-25
Open
2023-24
Net Zero in Government Operations Annual Progress Report 2023-24
Open
2022-23
Net Zero in Government Operations Annual Progress Report for 2022-23
Open
Ideas distilled from this entity's strategy & evidence
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KPI evidence register with named owners
Create a simple register mapping each KPI to source data, owner, frequency, target, and last result.
Corporate_Plan_2023-24.pdf)
Outcome dashboard linking budget, delivery, and public impact
Build a public-facing outcome dashboard showing spend, outputs, outcomes, and delivery confidence.
Corporate_Plan_2023-24.pdf)
Recommendation tracker for audits, reviews, and inquiries
Publish a single internal tracker for audit/review recommendations, owners, due dates, and implementation evidence.
Corporate-Plan-2021-22.pdf)
Integrated assurance and lessons-learned system
Create an assurance system that connects audit findings, risk registers, delivery reviews, and investment decisions.
Corporate-Plan-2021-22.pdf)
Reusable briefing and summary assistant for internal documents
Create controlled templates for summarising reports, submissions, minutes, and ministerial briefs.
Corporate-Plan-2021-22.pdf)
Department-wide knowledge and briefing platform
Build a secure knowledge platform that lets staff search, summarise, and cite approved departmental material.
Corporate-Plan-2021-22.pdf)
Regulatory burden scan for forms, guidance, and reporting
Identify the top 10 highest-friction reporting obligations and simplify guidance, forms, or evidence requirements.
Corporate-Plan-2021-22.pdf)
Adaptive regulation program with live feedback loops
Create an adaptive regulation model using sandboxes, industry data, risk scoring, and regular rule updates.
Corporate-Plan-2021-22.pdf)
Plain-language service pages and proactive status updates
Rewrite high-volume pages and letters into plain language, add status notifications, and measure contact reduction.
Corporate-Plan-2021-22.pdf)
Single front door for life-event based services
Bundle services around life events so citizens can complete related steps across agencies in one journey.
Corporate-Plan-2021-22.pdf)
Procurement lessons library for repeat purchases
Capture reusable procurement clauses, market lessons, supplier performance notes, and common evaluation criteria.
Corporate-Plan-2021-22.pdf)
Portfolio delivery office for major investments
Stand up a portfolio delivery office that tracks benefits, risks, dependencies, procurement, and delivery confidence.
Corporate-Plan-2021-22.pdf)
KPI evidence register with named owners
Create a simple register mapping each KPI to source data, owner, frequency, target, and last result.
Corporate_Plan_2023-24.pdf)
Outcome dashboard linking budget, delivery, and public impact
Build a public-facing outcome dashboard showing spend, outputs, outcomes, and delivery confidence.
Corporate_Plan_2023-24.pdf)
Recommendation tracker for audits, reviews, and inquiries
Publish a single internal tracker for audit/review recommendations, owners, due dates, and implementation evidence.
Corporate-Plan-2021-22.pdf)
Integrated assurance and lessons-learned system
Create an assurance system that connects audit findings, risk registers, delivery reviews, and investment decisions.
Corporate-Plan-2021-22.pdf)
Reusable briefing and summary assistant for internal documents
Create controlled templates for summarising reports, submissions, minutes, and ministerial briefs.
Corporate-Plan-2021-22.pdf)
Department-wide knowledge and briefing platform
Build a secure knowledge platform that lets staff search, summarise, and cite approved departmental material.
Corporate-Plan-2021-22.pdf)
Regulatory burden scan for forms, guidance, and reporting
Identify the top 10 highest-friction reporting obligations and simplify guidance, forms, or evidence requirements.
Corporate-Plan-2021-22.pdf)
Adaptive regulation program with live feedback loops
Create an adaptive regulation model using sandboxes, industry data, risk scoring, and regular rule updates.
Corporate-Plan-2021-22.pdf)
Plain-language service pages and proactive status updates
Rewrite high-volume pages and letters into plain language, add status notifications, and measure contact reduction.
Corporate-Plan-2021-22.pdf)
Single front door for life-event based services
Bundle services around life events so citizens can complete related steps across agencies in one journey.
Corporate-Plan-2021-22.pdf)
Procurement lessons library for repeat purchases
Capture reusable procurement clauses, market lessons, supplier performance notes, and common evaluation criteria.
Corporate-Plan-2021-22.pdf)
Portfolio delivery office for major investments
Stand up a portfolio delivery office that tracks benefits, risks, dependencies, procurement, and delivery confidence.
Corporate-Plan-2021-22.pdf)
Source library
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7.7MB
2018-19.pdf
24.3MB
2017-18.pdf
4.3MB
2023-24.pdf
2.1MB
2022-23.pdf
1.1MB
2021-22.pdf
883KB
2020-21.pdf
1.1MB
2019-20.pdf
612KB
comcover-statement-of-cover-2024-25-expired.pdf
591KB
comcover_statement_of_cover_2023-24_expired.pdf
606KB
Comcover-Statement-of-Cover-2022-23--28Expired-29.pdf
591KB
Comcover-Statement-of-Cover-2021-22-Expired.pdf
637KB
comcover-statement-of-cover-2020-21-expired.pdf
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