Exclusive: Watchdog has contracted third-party providers to conduct audits despite a review warning it’s a ‘significant risk’
, has raised concerns about the reliance on contractors. His report was released in late July.
“As deeds of offer with third-party suppliers are reviewed, the commission should seek to reach a better balance to ensure more activity is brought in-house and undertaken by its permanent quality assessor workforce.” An ACQSA spokesperson said contractors were used to address a backlog of audits caused by “disruptions during the pandemic and workforce shortages”. They said contractors only worked on “reaccreditation” audits.
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