In the 18 September 2013 Administrative Arrangements Order, the functions of the department were broadly classified into the following matters:[2]
Budget policy advice and process, and review of governmental programs
Government financial accountability, governance and financial management frameworks, including grants and procurement policy and services
Shareholder advice on Government Business Enterprises (GBEs) and commercial entities treated as GBEs
General policy guidelines for Commonwealth statutory authorities
Superannuation arrangements for Australian Government civilian employees and members of parliament and retirement benefits for Federal Judges and Governors-General
Asset sales
Commonwealth property policy framework, legislation and policy for the management of property leased or owned by the Commonwealth, including acquisition, disposal and management of property interests
Management of non-Defence Commonwealth property in Australia, including construction, major refurbishment, sustainability, acquisition, ownership and disposal of real property
Electoral matters (through the Australian Electoral Commission)
Administration of the Australian Government’s self-managed general insurance fund (Comcover)
Government on-line delivery and information technology and communications management
Policy advice on the Future Fund and Nation-building Funds and authorisation of payments from the Nation-building Funds to Agencies
Co-ordination of Government Advertising
Official Establishments, ownership and property management of the Prime Minister's official residences