Evaluation and audit

We apply the best available science and evaluation theory to design structured frameworks and logic models for evaluations, reviews, audits, and monitoring. Our approach ensures evidence-based, robust and rigorous frameworks, assessment and judgement. With extensive experience, we develop and apply evaluation questions, identify appropriate indicators, and develop monitoring plans with clear reporting requirements.

Our evaluation findings are grounded in logic and evidence and our recommendations provide a feasible path forward for stakeholders and governments. We are experienced in sourcing, configuring and analysing datasets to support analytical rigour and robust findings.

We bring strong experience in complex audits and assurance processes, having led more than 40 audits and reviews of statutory and strategic water and catchment plans for State and Commonwealth clients. We apply high standards of evidence and rigour, with a strong understanding of governance and program delivery. Our audits and reviews are targeted to the specific scope, acknowledge where implementation has been achieved, highlight gaps against legislative and best practice requirements, and provide actionable findings and recommendations. These efforts aim to enhance water and natural resource management governance and improve transparency, while being feasible to deliver.

We offer practical and rigorous adaptive management guidance by integrating our strong monitoring and evaluation skillset with our deep understanding of implementation challenges, as well as the organisations and governance structures responsible. Our approach identifies key questions, indicators and threshold feedback loops. We develop proposed adaptation options with clients and stakeholders, with consideration of feasibility and the ability to improve outcomes.