An analysis has revealed that hundreds of IT projects across Victorian government departments have exceeded their budgets by more than $1.25 billion over the last ten years. Some of these projects have faced delays stretching for multiple years, prompting experts to question whether taxpayers are receiving adequate value for the money spent.
The overspending comes as the government continues to invest heavily in digital infrastructure and technology upgrades across various sectors, with officials facing scrutiny over project management and budget oversight.