❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice requests information on outstanding creditor payments for the Police and Emergency Services portfolio and measures taken to expedite these payments. The response details initiatives implemented by WA Police and FESA to improve payment processes.
AnsweredQoN 5176Legislative Council
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(1) The amount and number of creditors outstanding for greater than 120 days, as at 30 June 2007?
(2) What measures, if any, have been taken in the period between 1 July 2006 and 30 June 2007 to expedite payments to creditors?
(2) What measures, if any, have been taken in the period between 1 July 2006 and 30 June 2007 to expedite payments to creditors?
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Answered
26 September 2007
Responded by
Minister for Regional Development representing the Minister for Police and Emergency Services
Response time
29 days
WA Police
(1) Please refer to question on notice LA2552
(2)
Evaluated Receipt System and electronic processing of invoices
A number of large creditors have been identified and moved to electronic processing. This reduces the number of invoices directly entered into the finance system reducing the time to process accounts and improving accuracy. Creditors receive their payments in a more timely fashion.
Purchase Order invoices sent directly to Finance
A trial is currently underway of a new payment process for purchase order invoices. A sample of creditor invoices is being sent directly to Finance rather than via the police station. A 'goods receipt' will still be recorded in the Finance system by officers at the station ensuring compliance requirements are met. It is envisaged the change will result in significant improvements in the time taken for these invoices to be paid.
Move to Electronic Funds Transfer payments
A review of creditors has been undertaken to move regular creditors' payments from cheque to electronic funds transfer. This will reduce the time it takes for creditors to receive payment.
Use of Purchasing Cards
WA Police has increased the use of Purchasing Cards and is currently evaluating the opportunity to pay creditors by credit card for low value items, in accordance with the Government's Purchasing Card Growth Project. This ensures prompt payment to vendors.
Fire and Emergency Services Authority
(1) Please refer to question on notice LA2552
(2) FESA pays creditors according to agreed payment terms. However, it should be noted that payments can be subject to instances of timing differences such as invoicing in advance or in arrears of receipt of goods and services and dispute resolution with vendors. These invoices have since been paid.
Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board
(1) Please refer to question on notice LA2552
(2) Accounts are paid weekly
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(1) Please refer to question on notice LA2552
(2)
Evaluated Receipt System and electronic processing of invoices
A number of large creditors have been identified and moved to electronic processing. This reduces the number of invoices directly entered into the finance system reducing the time to process accounts and improving accuracy. Creditors receive their payments in a more timely fashion.
Purchase Order invoices sent directly to Finance
A trial is currently underway of a new payment process for purchase order invoices. A sample of creditor invoices is being sent directly to Finance rather than via the police station. A 'goods receipt' will still be recorded in the Finance system by officers at the station ensuring compliance requirements are met. It is envisaged the change will result in significant improvements in the time taken for these invoices to be paid.
Move to Electronic Funds Transfer payments
A review of creditors has been undertaken to move regular creditors' payments from cheque to electronic funds transfer. This will reduce the time it takes for creditors to receive payment.
Use of Purchasing Cards
WA Police has increased the use of Purchasing Cards and is currently evaluating the opportunity to pay creditors by credit card for low value items, in accordance with the Government's Purchasing Card Growth Project. This ensures prompt payment to vendors.
Fire and Emergency Services Authority
(1) Please refer to question on notice LA2552
(2) FESA pays creditors according to agreed payment terms. However, it should be noted that payments can be subject to instances of timing differences such as invoicing in advance or in arrears of receipt of goods and services and dispute resolution with vendors. These invoices have since been paid.
Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board
(1) Please refer to question on notice LA2552
(2) Accounts are paid weekly
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