❓ Question regarding the application of a 3% budget efficiency dividend to the Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) budget and its potential impact on frontline services. The answer clarifies the origin of the dividend and states FESA is unaware of approved savings initiatives.
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(2) Is the $31.1 million State Government’s contribution to the Fire and Emergency Services Authority budget (over and above the $12 million ESL) subject to the 3% budget efficiency dividend?
(3) If so, what measures are being taken to ensure that frontline service delivery is not affected?
(3) If so, what measures are being taken to ensure that frontline service delivery is not affected?
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Answered
31 March 2009
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services
Response time
20 days
1. No
2. The 3 percent efficiency dividend was an initiative of the Hon Eric Ripper, Treasurer in the previous Labor Government outlined in the Pre-election Financial Projections Statement (PFPS).
The PFPS stated,
The Government has approved the imposition of a one-off 3% efficiency dividend across appropriation-funded agencies from 1 January 2009. The dividend is to apply to total expenses excluding grants and (non-cash) depreciation costs.
This Government is implementing the 3% in line with the PFPS.
3. Given that the budget is not yet announced FESA is not aware of what savings initiatives will be approved.
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2. The 3 percent efficiency dividend was an initiative of the Hon Eric Ripper, Treasurer in the previous Labor Government outlined in the Pre-election Financial Projections Statement (PFPS).
The PFPS stated,
The Government has approved the imposition of a one-off 3% efficiency dividend across appropriation-funded agencies from 1 January 2009. The dividend is to apply to total expenses excluding grants and (non-cash) depreciation costs.
This Government is implementing the 3% in line with the PFPS.
3. Given that the budget is not yet announced FESA is not aware of what savings initiatives will be approved.
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