In 2018, three WA local governments (Augusta-Margaret River, Karratha, and Yalgoo) underwent probity audits. Augusta-Margaret River implemented all recommendations, Karratha had no significant issues, and Yalgoo is resolving some matters related to financial interests and tender documents.

AnsweredQoN 5305Legislative Assembly
Asked
6 August 2019
Portfolio
Local Government

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I refer to local government probity audits for 2018, and ask: (a) How many probity audits were undertaken; (b) Which local governments were audited; and (c) Will you provide a brief synopsis of the audit outcome?

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Answered
17 September 2019
Responded by
Minister for Local Government
Response time
12 days
(a) Three
(b) Augusta-Margaret River, Karratha and Yalgoo
(c) Augusta-Margaret River – all recommendations have been implemented; Karratha - no significant matters were identified; and Yalgoo – some matters pertaining to financial interests, tender and contract register documents are yet to be resolved.

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