The Department of Finance, Services & Innovation has issued the NSW ICT Assurance Framework (IAF) that sets out the Gateway Review process and other assurance requirements for ICT projects including mandatory due diligence reviews, health checks, deep dive reviews and project status reporting. It also sets out that all NSW Government ICT investment decisions must […]
Under Section 355 of the Local Government Act 1993, Councils can delegate some of their functions to Committees. Councils may use this delegation to appoint members of the community to manage facilities or functions through a Committee of management. The Office of Local Government (OLG) has issued Circular 16-24 / 15 August 2016 / A506736 advising of recent cases […]
The Victorian Government has issued the Victorian Protective Data Security Framework (VPDSF) that will require agency heads to attest to their compliance with the minimum info sec standards each year. Under the framework, central government agencies will have two years to conduct a risk profile assessment of their own level of vulnerability and write a […]
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From 1 June 2016 NSW public sector agencies, including State Owned Corporations are required to comply with new guidelines for Annual Returns to Treasury set out in TC16-06. The guidelines are mandatory for all NSW public sector agencies, including State Owned Corporations that are required to submit TOES returns. The guidelines set out Treasury’s requirements for the […]
The NSW Government is transforming the system of local government to ensure that councils are ready to deliver the quality services and infrastructure that communities deserve. The NSW Premier Mike Baird and the Minister for Local Government Paul Toole have announced 19 new councils will be created in NSW. We are pleased to advise that […]
The NSW Department of Premier & Cabinet has released a new Circular regarding information security for Ministers, Ministers’ staff, Department Secretaries and Senior Executives when travelling overseas. The Circular aims to protect digital information, NSW Government IT networks and the reputation of the NSW Government. C2016-04 was released on the 22nd April 2016 and is mandatory for all […]
From 1 July 2016 NSW Government departments and agencies will be required to comply with new Procurement Arrangements. The Procurement Arrangements provide a framework for NSW Government to achieve value for money from their procurement of goods and services whilst being fair, ethical and transparent. The Procurement Arrangements are mandatory for all government departments and […]
The NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet has released its latest requirements on program evaluation (Circular C16-01). Cluster agencies are now required to submit Annual Evaluation Schedules for approval by the Expenditure Review Committee. The results of all evaluations are to be made public and to be submitted to Treasury’s Centre for Program Evaluation. Are you […]
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The Department of Premier & Cabinet has released a Guidance Paper to assist Local Councils and their staff to prepare for a potential merger. The document provides guidance only. While recognising no decision has been made on any merger proposal, the paper suggests that Councils may individually begin preparing for a potential merger or, ideally, together with other Councils […]
NSW Treasury has issued TPP 15-04 'Financial Reporting Code for NSW General Government Sector Entities'. The Code sets out the financial reporting framework for NSW General Government Sector (GGS) entities and outlines the form and content of financial statements, including their accompanying notes and disclosures. The Code applies to all NSW GGS entities from the 30 June […]
