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❓ Question on Notice regarding delays in tabling annual reports by WA government agencies, as highlighted in the Auditor General's report. The Treasurer's response refers to Section 65 of the Financial Management Act as a viable alternative mechanism.

AnsweredQoN 1608Legislative Assembly

Asked

16 December 2025

Member

Mr Basil Zempilas

Portfolio

Treasurer

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The Office of the Auditor General's (OAG) Report on Financial Audit Results – State Government 2025 released on 3 December 2025 noted that a large number of agencies did not have their financial statements ready in time for auditing which consequently resulted in a number of agencies not being able to table their Annual Reports by the required deadline of 30 September. Can the Treasurer please advise: (a) How many Annual Reports were not tabled by the required deadline of 30 September 2025; (b) If not, why not; (c) If so, what action she has taken to ensure a better level of preparedness for 2026; (d) If it is intended that the annual instruction issued to agencies by the Department of Treasury and Finance on the preparation of Annual Reports will include a specific section reminding agencies of their obligations to have financial statements prepared in a timely manner; (e) If so, when will it be issued; and (f) If not, why not?

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Answered

17 February 2026

Response time

1 days

(a)-(f) Section 65 of the Financial Management Act 2006 , which enables a Minister to inform Parliament if an annual report cannot be laid before each House of Parliament prior to 28 September or dealt with under section 83, has worked as a viable alternative mechanism for a number of years.

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