The auditor-general has found that 53 out of 113 major state projects would cost a combined $14.9 billion more than first budgeted and warned of significant increases of more than 20 per cent on five projects. The auditor-general has found that 53 out of 113 major state projects would cost a combined $14.9 billion more than first budgeted and warned of significant increases of more than 20 per cent on five projects. Politics / Victoria Sydney Morning Herald – Latest News