Module 5 - VicForests

FOREST AUDIT PROGRAM TOOLBOX
For timber harvesting conducted during any given financial year:
Relevant logging history data provided October
Relevant coupe finalisation data provided October
Logging history verified by DSE
January (following year)
DSE issue request for proposal
January (following year)
Receive and evaluate proposals
February (following year)
Selection of Auditor(s)
Auditor orientation
Preparation of Audit Plan
Desktop Audits
Field Audits
Draft Audit Report
Final Audit Report
Publication
February (following year)
March (following year)
March (following year)
March – August (following year)
April – July (following year)
September (following year)
October (following year)
As soon as possible after finalisation
It is envisaged that DSE and/or VicForests will then develop a response to Audit
Report findings and recommendations. This may include the preparation of corrective
action plans, as deemed appropriate, so that they can be implemented as soon as
practicable in the following harvest year.
1.2.2 Preparing for an Audit
Orientation
The DSE will, as necessary, hold annual Auditor orientation sessions. A general
overview of what is required in the FAP will be outlined in the orientation sessions.
Audit team members conducting audits should also attend the Auditor orientation
session.
Information Gathering
DSE will provide contracted Auditors with all available data that is required to perform
the requested audit.
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