Pressure builds on KPMG as public sector clients ‘seek assurances’ over data
CSIRO, AEC, BoM and the ATO are demanding KPMG confirm their data has not been misused as the fallout from its audit leaks scandal continues.
Accounting and consulting giant KPMG is facing growing pressure from public sector clients who are demanding assurances their confidential information has not been mishandled in the wake of a spiralling audit leaks scandal.
After Capital Brief last week reported that the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Australian National Audit Office were both reviewing (and in the case of the former, retendering) their contracts with the firm, several other departments and agencies confirmed they were monitoring the situation closely.
The CSIRO, which has contracts worth $4.9 million with KPMG according to AusTender told Capital Brief its audit contract with KPMG was “essential work” for the organisation to deliver its governance duties and legislative obligations.
“We have sought and received assurances that this work is not impacted by current issues being managed by KPMG and that CSIRO’s confidentiality has not been compromised. CSIRO is monitoring developments, including any potential Federal Government advice,” a CSIRO spokesperson said.
