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If Governments really knew how their money was being spent, imagine how far it could go and what could be achieved.

Dean Yates

EY Regional Managing Partner, Government and Health Sciences, Oceania

Knows government inside out. 38 years working with or in the public sector. Passionate about politics and sports. Kids call him DY from EY.

Dean helps governments and public-sector clients achieve policy outcomes in a financially responsible way. He is an assurance partner at EY Australia in the Financial Accounting and Advisory Services team in the Melbourne office. 

He is experienced in public sector financial management, budget development and implementation, resource allocations, business cases, and organisational reviews.

With an Executive Master of Business Administration from the Melbourne Business School, a Bachelor of Economics with First Class Honours from the University of Tasmania, Dean brought 30 years of experience in the public sector to his role at EY.

He is also a Finance Director for the Board of the Victorian branch of the Institute of Public Administration Australia, an industry group for public servants in Victoria and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

How Dean is building a better working world

"I am passionate about helping to enhance the efficiency of government operations, which, in turn, benefits citizens. The work we do within the public purpose sector can influence Government decision making and outcomes. Through this, we help governments to achieve great public policy outcomes."

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