It is with great pleasure that I present my annual report for 2017. The report is predominantly internally focused and Section 1 provides a performance review of the AuGD for the period under review. Section 2 provides a synopsis of the results of assurance audits undertaken during the period; whereas Section 3 highlights the key findings of compliance audits conducted. Reports in relation to our other audit products (performance, Information technology, special investigation and, economic assessment) are tabled separately. Reference is made to these audits in the organizational review (Section 1) only in reporting our achievements versus our targets.