Accusing the government of avoiding scrutiny, Mr Walsh said Premier Daniel Andrews had wanted to ensure “he and his secrets remained hidden from public scrutiny” prior to the state election.
However, an accountant shortage was blamed for the situation.
Annual reports are tabled on or before October 30 annually, and the last sitting day of Parliament for the last term was September 15.
A letter from Treasurer Tim Pallas revealed the Auditor-General had advised “the currently scarce resources in the accounting industry” were to blame.
Some of the 2021-22 annual reports tabled this week included Mildura Base Public Hospital, Robinvale District Health Service, Mallee Track Health and Community Service, Mallee Catchment Management Authority and Lower Murray Water.
“Accountability, scrutiny and integrity are important, for not only the processes of government but also the elected officials.”
