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Australian Office of Financial Management

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the AOFM*

The AOFM is exploring the benefits of emerging technologies such as AI.

The AOFM follows the policy for the responsible use of AI in government which provides mandatory requirements for departments and agencies relating to accountable officials, and transparency statements.

This page contains AOFM’s AI transparency statement and outlines progress against the outcomes in the AI Plan for the Australian Public Service 2025.

The AOFM has designated the Manager, Data & Digital Solutions as the Accountable Official for artificial intelligence (AI) use within the department.

Accountable Officials are responsible for implementing the policy for the responsible use of AI in government.

A Chief AI Officer (CAIO) will be appointed during 2026. As part of the AI Plan for the Australian Public Service 2025, the CAIO will lead AI transformation at the AOFM.

The AOFM receives information and communication technology (ICT) services from the Department of Treasury. We operate within the constraints of the Treasury ICT environment, including governance and policies around the acceptable use of AI.

Treasury’s endorsed AI products for staff use are Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft Copilot Chat. Treasury permits use of some publicly available AI tools in line with the Digital Transformation Agency’s staff guidance on public generative AI.

Enterprise AI tools are piloted based on business needs.

AOFM’s current use of AI is classified as workplace productivity, with the aim over time to leverage AI to enhance our operational efficiency.

Public Interaction with AI*

AI is not used in decision-making or service delivery, does not directly impact members of the public, and does not involve direct interaction with the public. All use of AI at the AOFM has human oversight.

Governance of AI at the AOFM is integrated into existing management, risk and information governance arrangements including a specialised AI focus group.

The Australian Public Service Commission’s AI in Government Fundamentals course is available for all staff and is mandatory under the APS AI plan. As a prerequisite to utilising Enterprise AI tools, staff are required to complete internal training on the use of AI.

The AOFM complies with all applicable legislation and regulations, including the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and Information Security Manual (ISM).

The use of AI is governed by Treasury’s IT Acceptable Use Policy, AOFM’s Information Security Policy, and the Policy for responsible use of AI in government.

AI Safety and Risk Management*

The AOFM applies a proportionate approach to managing risks associated with the use of artificial intelligence.

  • restricting AI use to approved tools within the Treasury ICT environment
  • prohibiting the entry of sensitive, classified or market‑sensitive information into public AI tools
  • maintaining human oversight of all AI‑assisted outputs, and
  • aligning AI use with existing governance frameworks, including information security, privacy, records management and APS Values

As AI use evolves, the AOFM will continue to assess and manage risks associated with accuracy, bias, data handling and appropriate use, and will adapt controls as needed to ensure safe and responsible use.

The AOFM monitors the use of AI within the agency to assess its effectiveness and ensure it remains appropriate and aligned with policy requirements.

Current monitoring activities include:

  • initial cost, risk and benefit assessments of AI use cases and tools across the agency
  • oversight through existing governance forums and management structures
  • monitoring developments in whole-of-government policy and guidance

Given the current limited and low-risk use of AI, performance measurement frameworks are basic. As AI adoption increases, the AOFM will strengthen monitoring and evaluation arrangements to assess effectiveness, benefits and risks on an ongoing basis.

The AOFM maintains visibility of AI use through internal oversight and reporting mechanisms appropriate to its scale and level of adoption.

AOFM’s transparency statement is reviewed and updated annually or whenever significant changes occur. The most recent update was on 12 June 2026

For further enquiries, please contact the AOFM at enquiries@aofm.gov.au.

Statement text © Australian Office of Financial Management, reproduced for transparency tracking (most agency content is CC BY 4.0 — check the original for specifics).

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    **Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the AOFM** The AOFM is exploring the benefits of emerging technologies such as AI. The AOFM follows the [policy for the responsible use of AI in government](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/policy) which provides mandatory requirements for departments and agencies relating to [accountable officials](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/accountable-officials), and [transparency statements](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/transparency-statements). This page contains AOFM’s AI transparency statement and outlines progress against the outcomes in the [AI Plan for the Australian Public Service 2025](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/australian-public-service-ai-plan-2025#:~:text=The%20plan%20provides%20the%20platform,Officers%20working%20to%20promote%20adoption.). **Key roles** The AOFM has designated the Manager, Data & Digital Solutions as the Accountable Official for artificial intelligence (AI) use within the department. 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Current controls include: - restricting AI use to approved tools within the Treasury ICT environment - prohibiting the entry of sensitive, classified or market‑sensitive information into public AI tools - maintaining human oversight of all AI‑assisted outputs, and - aligning AI use with existing governance frameworks, including information security, privacy, records management and APS Values As AI use evolves, the AOFM will continue to assess and manage risks associated with accuracy, bias, data handling and appropriate use, and will adapt controls as needed to ensure safe and responsible use. **Monitoring and Evaluation** The AOFM monitors the use of AI within the agency to assess its effectiveness and ensure it remains appropriate and aligned with policy requirements. Current monitoring activities include: - initial cost, risk and benefit assessments of AI use cases and tools across the agency - oversight through existing governance forums and management structures - monitoring developments in whole-of-government policy and guidance Given the current limited and low-risk use of AI, performance measurement frameworks are basic. As AI adoption increases, the AOFM will strengthen monitoring and evaluation arrangements to assess effectiveness, benefits and risks on an ongoing basis. The AOFM maintains visibility of AI use through internal oversight and reporting mechanisms appropriate to its scale and level of adoption. **Update Frequency** AOFM’s transparency statement is reviewed and updated annually or whenever significant changes occur. The most recent update was on 2812 FebruaryJune 2026 For further enquiries, please contact the AOFM at [enquiries@aofm.gov.au](mailto:enquiries@aofm.gov.au).
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    The Australian Office of Financial Management is engaging with artificial intelligence (AI) in a way that allows us to discover and adapt to new opportunities and practices, while keeping humans at the centre of our decision-making. Our intention is to leverage AI to drive innovation, improve operational efficiency, and support the broader goal of managing the government’s debt portfolio. ## **How we use AI** We currently use AI to assist in workplace productivity. These applications focus on streamlining processes, automating routine tasks and demonstrating best-practice approaches. ## **Usage patterns and domains** The AOFM does not currently use AI in service delivery. AI is not used in compliance, auditing or decision-making without having a human-in-the-loop. ## **Ensuring responsible use** The AOFM receives information and communication technology (ICT) services from the Department of Treasury. We operate within the constraints of the Treasury ICT environment, including governance and policies around the acceptable use of AI. Internally, the AOFM Operations Committee has oversight of the use of AI products within the agency. ## **Protecting the public against negative impacts** The AOFM has safeguards in place to mitigate risks and support responsible use of AI. The AOFM publishes an annual AI Transparency Statement to provide visibility on how we use and manage AI within our agency. ## **Compliance with the policy for the responsible use of AI in government** The AOFM has gained compliance with the Policy by nominating an accountable official to the Digital Transformation Agency and by releasing this Statement. This Statement was last updated in February 2025. ## **Updating the Statement** The AOFM’s Statement will be reviewed and updated at the earliest of these junctures: * 28 February 2026 * when making a significant change to our approach to AI, or * when any new factor materially impacts the existing statement’s accuracy. ## Header * [Vision and Purpose](https://www.aofm.gov.au/about/vision-and-purpose) * [Governance](https://www.aofm.gov.au/about/governance) * [Operations](https://www.aofm.gov.au/about/operations) * [Structure](https://www.aofm.gov.au/about/structure) * [Careers](https://www.aofm.gov.au/about/careers) * [Access to Information](https://www.aofm.gov.au/about/access-information) * [Compliance Reporting](https://www.aofm.gov.au/about/compliance-reporting) * [Legal Services](https://www.aofm.gov.au/about/compliance-reporting/legal-services) * [Senate Order on Government Contracts](https://www.aofm.gov.au/about/compliance-reporting/senate-order-government-contracts) * [Indexed List of Agency Files](https://www.aofm.gov.au/about/compliance-reporting/indexed-list-agency-files) * [Remuneration](https://www.aofm.gov.au/about/compliance-reporting/remuneration) * [Audit and Risk Committee Charter](https://www.aofm.gov.au/about/compliance-reports/audit-and-risk-committee-charter) * [Gifts and benefits register](https://www.aofm.gov.au/about/compliance-reporting/gifts-and-benefits-register) * [Artificial Intelligence Transparency Statement](https://www.aofm.gov.au/about/compliance-reporting/artificial-intelligence-transparency-statement) * [Procedures for breaches of code of conduct](https://www.aofm.gov.au/about/compliance-reports/breaches-code-conduct) * [Commonwealth Child Safe Framework Statement of Compliance](https://www.aofm.gov.au/about/compliance-reporting/commonwealth-child-safe-framework-annual-statement-compliance)
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