2023 Report Into The IT Strategic Sourcing Program.

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The ATO commissioned an independent probity audit report on its IT Strategic Sourcing Program (ITSSP), specifically examining the Enterprise Operational and Technical Enablement (EOTE) Bundle procurement. BellchambersBarrett was appointed as probity auditor on 11 August 2023 after the procurement process had already been underway for approximately 17 months, with a narrow focus on conflict of interest management. The audit had significant scope limitations: the auditor did not evaluate tenders, validate source documentation, or attend all meetings, and their role was specifically confined to assessing probity risk management strategies rather than procurement oversight. The ITSSP involved three procurement waves with nine total ICT service bundles. This operational record documents the ATO's governance approach to a major technology outsourcing initiative.