PLEASE TIME TUL Question 1 Professional Judgement and Scepticism ( Critical Thinking) You are the Auditor-General (AG) for New South Wales (NSW) and expect to complete your audit of the State Finances (i.e., NSW Government operations) by the scheduled date of 31 October 2021. The annual deadlines have always been met in previous years. In early October 2021 you become aware of multiple whistle blowers allegations concerning the non-consolidation of government operations, and significant material losses in those operations that have been accounted incorrectly as a government investment in the non-consolidated entity. You have asked the Head of Treasury (HOT) who is responsible for the State Finances Annual Report about these whistle- blower allegations and the media article in a respected news outlet which include various conflicting Independent Experts Reports provided to Treasury, and have asked for copies of these Reports. The Treasury Head has said that the media article is incorrect, and a copy of the Independent Experts Reports cannot be made available as they are confidential to the Government Q1 You are required to answer the following questions: (a) What options do you have in making a decision on the HOT's advice, and explain your reasons (5 marks) (b) Assuming you are not satisfied with HOTs advice, what action can you take (15) marks)