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Interim Report on the State Budget Estimates Information and Process in the Legislative Assembly

Public Accounts Committee (1986 - 2001)· 3 December 1998interim_report

This 1998 interim report by the WA Public Accounts Committee reviews the State Budget Estimates information and process in the Legislative Assembly. It identifies issues with data comparability, lack of detail, and inadequate review processes, particularly for Government Trading Enterprises. The report recommends improvements to budget paper presentation, performance measures, and parliamentary oversight.

Impact

Members of Parliament, Treasury, Government Trading Enterprises, and the public are affected by the clarity, accessibility, and scrutiny of budget information and processes.

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