The Merit Commissioner conducts special audits and studies on appointment types and other issues that have the potential to impact merit-based hiring in the public service.

Prior to 2012, these reports were included as part of the Merit Commissioner’s Annual Report.

• Lessened Qualifications – Special Study 2023
• Eligibility Lists – Special Study 2021
• Audit of Direct Appointments (published March 2019)
• Audit of Auxiliary Appointments 2017/18
• Special Study – Self-Assessment Questionnaires 2015
• Behavioural Interviewing Special Study Report 2014
• Short-Term Temporary Appointments Special Audit Report 2012
• Special Audits of Hiring Pools 2011/2012
• Special Audit of Auxiliary Appointments 2010
• Special Audit of Short-Term Temporary Appointments 2009/2010
• Special Audit of Direct Appointments 2007