Austroads has developed the National Prequalification System (NPS) to create a harmonised framework for roadworks and bridgeworks construction contracts. NSW Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) is a participant in the NPS. RMS has in turn placed this requirement on Councils. Delivering services to the RMS is a significant source of financial revenue for many Councils. […]

The Office of Local Government (OLG) has just released a discussion paper on the much-awaited Risk Management & Internal Audit Framework for Councils. The proposed framework is largely modelled on the Public Sector Framework (TPP 15-03) and has very similar requirements. What’s new or changing? What this will mean for Councils Centium can work with […]

As from 1 October 2018 (last year), NSW associations also registered as a charity no longer need to lodge its annual summary of financial affairs with Fair Trading or pay the annual lodgement fee. Charities must still lodge their Annual Information Statement (and financial statements if required) with the ACNC for each financial year. The […]