Protiviti's Perspectives on the Silver Review Navigating the Silver Review: Protiviti Perspectives on Reforming the Victorian Public Service 5 min read This four-part blog series presents Protiviti’s perspectives on how the Victorian Public Service can turn the Silver Review from a cost‑cutting exercise into a system‑level reform opportunity that strengthens financial sustainability, digital capability and service delivery. Discover how you can design the governance, risk, finance and technology needed to implement the Review in a controlled, responsible and people‑centred way.Blog 1: Resetting the Victorian Public Service: What the Silver Review Means for VPS Leaders focuses on the context and implications of the Silver Review for VPS leaders, and on the need to treat implementation as a system‑level reform challenge rather than a narrow savings exercise.Blog 2: Digitising the VPS – Shared Platforms, AI and the Responsibilities of Technology Leaders focuses on the digital and AI dimensions of the Review, and how CIOs and CTOs can enable responsible, value‑driven technology transformation.Blog 3: Silver Review Implications for VPS Financial Decision Makers: Guardrails, Savings and Financial Stewardship explores how finance leaders can navigate strengthened fiscal settings, uplift financial governance and reporting, and provide assurance over savings delivery.Blog 4: Assuring the Silver Review Reforms – The Critical Role of Risk Management and Assurance will discuss how leaders, including Audit and Risk Committees and Chief Risk and Audit Officers can facilitate strategic assurance over workforce, entity, digital and change management reforms, and elevate internal audit as a key partner in safeguarding public value.Find out more Protiviti's state government consulting services, internal audit and assurance, technology and finance transformation. 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Finance Transformation Protiviti's finance transformation strategies help finance leaders address their current challenges, prepare for future challenges, and explore opportunities for continuous growth, delivering innovative solutions and supporting the finance function as a forward-thinking, strategic partner for the business. Featured blogs BLOGS Resetting the Victorian Public Service: What the Silver Review Means for VPS Leaders 9 min read Recent ransomware attacks and new SEC cyber disclosure rules have increased the focus on cyber resilience across nearly all industries. As a result, many companies have invested substantial resources to help manage and mitigate cybersecurity risk to... BLOGS Digitising the VPS: Shared Platforms, AI and the Responsibilities of Technology Leaders 10 min read Victorian Public Service (VPS) Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) face a defining moment with the Silver Review. The Review positions digital transformation and AI as central to delivering sustainable savings and... BLOGS Silver Review Implications for VPS Financial Decision Makers: Guardrails, Savings and Financial Stewardship 10 min read Victorian Public Service (VPS) leaders are at the centre of the Silver Review’s implementation challenge. As the Review moves from recommendations to action, senior financial decisionmakers in departments and agencies – including CFOs – will be key... BLOGS Assuring the Silver Review Reforms – The Critical Role of Risk Management and Assurance 10 min read The Silver Review sets out an ambitious reform agenda for the Victorian Public Service (VPS) – reshaping workforce structures, consolidating entities, tightening fiscal settings, and accelerating digital and AI adoption. For Chief Risk and Audit... Previous Article Pagination Next Article About the authors Elly Maddy Elly is a director at Protiviti Australia and provides internal audit services to federal and state government departments and agencies. Elly is known for her innovative problem-solving approach and for providing her clients with new approaches to their operational issues. Over 13 years, she has accumulated valuable experience that provides a sound understanding of the complexities, challenges and unique funding and regulatory environment in which her clients operate.She currently leads the delivery of outsourced and co-sourced internal audit and assurance services to several government departments and agencies across Victoria and the ACT, working directly with senior leadership and chief audit executives to deliver high-quality, risk based internal audit programs. Daniel Agosta Daniel is an associate director at Protiviti Australia and delivers internal audit, risk management, and compliance services to public sector, corporate, healthcare, and medical research clients. Known for his client-centric solutions and analytical approach, Daniel combines practical knowledge with a commitment to continuous improvement to help organisations navigate complex operational and regulatory challenges.With seven years as an internal audit professional and recently qualified CPA, he has developed deep expertise in internal audit, operational performance improvement, and compliance audits. Daniel currently leads the delivery of tailored internal audit and advisory projects for public sector departments and agencies, working closely with public sector leaders, CFOs, and chief audit executives to provide assurance over risk management and controls. Lauren Brown Lauren is the country lead for Protiviti Australia with more than two decades of experience working with a range of clients including the public sector, multinationals and private sector organisations in Australia and abroad. She specialises in governance, risk, and internal controls, across multiple industries including health, higher education, federal and state government, consumer products, and energy.Lauren has extensive experience working with various stakeholder groups including boards, audit committees, executive management teams and line management staff and has acted as an active member and contributor to the Institute of Internal Auditors since 2014. Rita Gatt As managing director, technology and cybersecurity at Protiviti, Rita leads a dedicated team focused on solving complex organisational challenges, with a particular emphasis on leveraging data, AI and technology to do so. With over 20 years of experience navigating complex regulatory landscapes, strengthening security frameworks, and managing technology and data-driven risk, she has a proven track record of modernising businesses and enhancing performance at scale for some of the world’s most recognised brands.She is passionate about the future of technology and has contributed to national discussions on cyber resilience and quantum preparedness. Her enthusiasm lies in developing forward-thinking strategies that drive growth and productivity for Australia’s largest corporations. She thrives on translating visionary concepts into practical, results-oriented solutions, leveraging top-tier talent and strategic partnerships. Leadership Elly Maddy Elly is a director at Protiviti Australia and provides internal audit services to Federal and State government departments and agencies. Elly is known for her innovative problem-solving approach and for providing her clients with new approaches to their operational ... Learn More Daniel Agosta Daniel is an associate director at Protiviti Australia and delivers internal audit, risk management, and compliance services to public sector, corporate, healthcare, and medical research clients. Known for his client-centric solutions and analytical approach, Daniel ... Learn More Lauren Brown Lauren is the country lead for Protiviti Australia. With over 14 years' experience in governance, risk, and internal control, she specialises across multiple industries including health, higher education, government, consumer products, and energy. She is an active ... Learn More Rita Gatt As managing director, technology and cybersecurity at Protiviti, Rita leads a dedicated team focused on solving complex organisational challenges, with a particular emphasis on leveraging data, AI and technology to do so. 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