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Worst Offenders / Environment Portfolio ·Ranked #32

Bureau of Meteorology

B
Good
Annual Budget
$395M
Estimated Waste
$71M
ROI Grade
B — Good
Staff
1,750
Fiscal Year
2025-26
I tracked $395M/yr in spending by Bureau of Meteorology. Here's what the data shows. ROI Grade: B.
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About this entity

$395M national weather service. Exceeds forecast accuracy targets. Severe weather warnings delivered ahead of time. Genuine public value: warnings protect lives and enable $60B+ agricultural sector.

Annual Budget
$395M
Prior year: $385M (+3%)
Headcount
1,750 staff
$226K per employee
Budget Trend
→ Budget Flat
Portfolio
Environment
Performance Targets vs Actuals
Target
88% accuracy on 72-hour temperature forecasts
Actual
91.2% accuracy on 72-hour temperature forecasts (2023–24 Annual Report)
Source: BoM 2023–24 Annual Report. 72-hour forecast accuracy: BoM Verification Statistics.
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