Insight Search Search Submit Sort by: Relevance Date Search Sort by Relevance Date Order Asc Desc Blogs June 13, 2025 How Microsoft Copilot Can Supercharge Internal Audit These days, it’s easy to get caught up in the routine of risk assessments, planning, fieldwork, and reporting during the audit lifecycle. Microsoft’s Copilot for M365 is changing the game for internal audit teams across Australia. By automating repetitive tasks, enhancing analysis, and simplifying documentation, Copilot not only saves time but also helps organisations uncover deeper insights and… Insights paper June 13, 2025 Boosting Public Sector Digital Project Delivery Confidence With DTA’s Assurance Framework The Australian government continues to make significant investments in digital transformation projects—totalling $12.9 billion as of the 2024-25 mid-year economic and fiscal process—but too many of these projects are still failing to meet expectations or inspire confidence, leading the government to sharpen its focus on project performance. Podcast July 7, 2025 Podcast | Exploring the AI Frontier: Governance, Risks, and Opportunities – with Constantine Boyadjiev and Joel Wuesthoff This episode of Protiviti's Blind Spots in the Boardroom podcast Protiviti Managing Director and host Constantine Boyadjiev welcomes Joel Wuesthoff, a Managing Director in Protiviti’s Legal Consulting practice. They discuss the intersection of AI adoption and corporate governance and explore both the opportunities and risks associated with generative AI and large language models, emphasising the… Survey October 30, 2025 Navigating Australia’s Geopolitical and Integrity Tightropes: Challenges for Public Sector Leaders Senior executives and leaders in the public sector face a complex web of uncertainties. These may generate opportunities for strategic advantage or risks leading to unexpected disruption and performance shortfalls. An ability to anticipate risks that may be on the horizon before they become imminent can help leaders navigate unfolding developments – particularly those that are uncontrollable –… Whitepaper November 18, 2025 Setting the 2026 Audit Committee Agenda As organisations grapple with rapid technological change, evolving regulations, and increasing risks in areas like AI, cybersecurity, and data privacy, audit committees are being called on to broaden their view of enterprise risk and governance. With oversight responsibilities growing in both scope and complexity, this whitepaper reveals the nine critical priorities that will define effective… Insights paper November 18, 2025 Audit Committee Self-Assessment Guide: Key Questions for 2026 Effective audit committees continuously evaluate their roles, responsibilities, and performance to drive improvement. Our Audit Committee Self-Assessment Questions are designed to help guide committees in their evaluation.These questions are illustrative and do not purport to cover every topic the committee should consider, nor are they intended to be a one-size-fits-all approach that applies to… Newsletter April 8, 2026 AI Oversight: A Board Governance Imperative AI board governance boosts ROI and confidence—Protiviti’s survey reveals that engaged, responsible oversight empowers boards to drive value and accountable AI outcomes. Blogs January 19, 2026 Resetting the Victorian Public Service: What the Silver Review Means for VPS Leaders 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 an acceptable level. Case in point: Gartner projects that worldwide information security spending will reach $212 billion in 2025, up more than 15%… Blogs January 19, 2026 Silver Review Implications for VPS Financial Decision Makers: Guardrails, Savings and Financial Stewardship 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 to translating high level fiscal expectations into disciplined budgeting, sustainable savings, and credible financial stewardship. Blogs January 19, 2026 Digitising the VPS: Shared Platforms, AI and the Responsibilities of Technology Leaders 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 modern services, but success will depend on technology leaders balancing central mandates with departmental realities while managing significant risks… Load More