❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks information on lost or stolen mobile phones within the Education and Training portfolio, including reporting procedures and preventative measures. The response details losses, values, police reports, and policy updates across different departments.
AnsweredQoN 4679Legislative Council
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For each Department and Agency under the Minister’s control, including the Ministerial office -
(1) How many mobile phones have been reported lost or stolen for the six months to 31 December 2006?
(2) What was the total value of the mobile phones that were lost or stolen?
(3) Was the loss or theft of any of these mobile phones reported to the police?
(4) If yes to (3), when were these reports made?
(5) Of those reported, what has been the outcome?
(6) If any were not reported to the police, why not?
(7) What steps, if any, have been put into place with a view to eliminating, or at least reducing, these losses?
(8) When were these steps put into place?
(1) How many mobile phones have been reported lost or stolen for the six months to 31 December 2006?
(2) What was the total value of the mobile phones that were lost or stolen?
(3) Was the loss or theft of any of these mobile phones reported to the police?
(4) If yes to (3), when were these reports made?
(5) Of those reported, what has been the outcome?
(6) If any were not reported to the police, why not?
(7) What steps, if any, have been put into place with a view to eliminating, or at least reducing, these losses?
(8) When were these steps put into place?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
9 May 2007
Responded by
Minister for Local Government representing the Minister for Education and Training
Response time
50 days
(1) 14 (2) $5 028.35 (3) Yes (4) Claims procedures direct employees to report their loss of stolen items to police at the earliest practical opportunity upon the discovery of the theft. (5) With the exception of two declined claims, all other claims have been paid. (6) Not applicable. (7) The Department's employees must comply with government policy on the management of assets, specifically: the School Education Act 1999 and the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1985 and Treasurer's Instructions. Curriculum Council (1) Nil (7-8) Not applicable. Department of Education Services (1) One (2) $319.00 (3) Yes (4) 17 September 2006 at 6.54pm (5) The police did not find the culprit and the department bought a replacement phone (6) Not applicable (7) The Department's Code of Conduct, which outlines employees responsibilities for the Departments' resources and assets, was updated. (8) A memo was circulated to all staff on 17 January 2007 advising that the Code of Conduct had been updated. Ministerial Office Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
(2) $5 028.35 (3) Yes (4) Claims procedures direct employees to report their loss of stolen items to police at the earliest practical opportunity upon the discovery of the theft. (5) With the exception of two declined claims, all other claims have been paid. (6) Not applicable. (7) The Department's employees must comply with government policy on the management of assets, specifically: the School Education Act 1999 and the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1985 and Treasurer's Instructions. Curriculum Council (1) Nil (7-8) Not applicable. Department of Education Services (1) One (2) $319.00 (3) Yes (4) 17 September 2006 at 6.54pm (5) The police did not find the culprit and the department bought a replacement phone (6) Not applicable (7) The Department's Code of Conduct, which outlines employees responsibilities for the Departments' resources and assets, was updated. (8) A memo was circulated to all staff on 17 January 2007 advising that the Code of Conduct had been updated. Ministerial Office Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
(3) Yes (4) Claims procedures direct employees to report their loss of stolen items to police at the earliest practical opportunity upon the discovery of the theft. (5) With the exception of two declined claims, all other claims have been paid. (6) Not applicable. (7) The Department's employees must comply with government policy on the management of assets, specifically: the School Education Act 1999 and the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1985 and Treasurer's Instructions. Curriculum Council (1) Nil (7-8) Not applicable. Department of Education Services (1) One (2) $319.00 (3) Yes (4) 17 September 2006 at 6.54pm (5) The police did not find the culprit and the department bought a replacement phone (6) Not applicable (7) The Department's Code of Conduct, which outlines employees responsibilities for the Departments' resources and assets, was updated. (8) A memo was circulated to all staff on 17 January 2007 advising that the Code of Conduct had been updated. Ministerial Office Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
(4) Claims procedures direct employees to report their loss of stolen items to police at the earliest practical opportunity upon the discovery of the theft. (5) With the exception of two declined claims, all other claims have been paid. (6) Not applicable. (7) The Department's employees must comply with government policy on the management of assets, specifically: the School Education Act 1999 and the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1985 and Treasurer's Instructions. Curriculum Council (1) Nil (7-8) Not applicable. Department of Education Services (1) One (2) $319.00 (3) Yes (4) 17 September 2006 at 6.54pm (5) The police did not find the culprit and the department bought a replacement phone (6) Not applicable (7) The Department's Code of Conduct, which outlines employees responsibilities for the Departments' resources and assets, was updated. (8) A memo was circulated to all staff on 17 January 2007 advising that the Code of Conduct had been updated. Ministerial Office Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
(5) With the exception of two declined claims, all other claims have been paid. (6) Not applicable. (7) The Department's employees must comply with government policy on the management of assets, specifically: the School Education Act 1999 and the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1985 and Treasurer's Instructions. Curriculum Council (1) Nil (7-8) Not applicable. Department of Education Services (1) One (2) $319.00 (3) Yes (4) 17 September 2006 at 6.54pm (5) The police did not find the culprit and the department bought a replacement phone (6) Not applicable (7) The Department's Code of Conduct, which outlines employees responsibilities for the Departments' resources and assets, was updated. (8) A memo was circulated to all staff on 17 January 2007 advising that the Code of Conduct had been updated. Ministerial Office Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
(6) Not applicable. (7) The Department's employees must comply with government policy on the management of assets, specifically: the School Education Act 1999 and the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1985 and Treasurer's Instructions. Curriculum Council (1) Nil (7-8) Not applicable. Department of Education Services (1) One (2) $319.00 (3) Yes (4) 17 September 2006 at 6.54pm (5) The police did not find the culprit and the department bought a replacement phone (6) Not applicable (7) The Department's Code of Conduct, which outlines employees responsibilities for the Departments' resources and assets, was updated. (8) A memo was circulated to all staff on 17 January 2007 advising that the Code of Conduct had been updated. Ministerial Office Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
(7) The Department's employees must comply with government policy on the management of assets, specifically: the School Education Act 1999 and the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1985 and Treasurer's Instructions. Curriculum Council (1) Nil (7-8) Not applicable. Department of Education Services (1) One (2) $319.00 (3) Yes (4) 17 September 2006 at 6.54pm (5) The police did not find the culprit and the department bought a replacement phone (6) Not applicable (7) The Department's Code of Conduct, which outlines employees responsibilities for the Departments' resources and assets, was updated. (8) A memo was circulated to all staff on 17 January 2007 advising that the Code of Conduct had been updated. Ministerial Office Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
Curriculum Council (1) Nil (7-8) Not applicable. Department of Education Services (1) One (2) $319.00 (3) Yes (4) 17 September 2006 at 6.54pm (5) The police did not find the culprit and the department bought a replacement phone (6) Not applicable (7) The Department's Code of Conduct, which outlines employees responsibilities for the Departments' resources and assets, was updated. (8) A memo was circulated to all staff on 17 January 2007 advising that the Code of Conduct had been updated. Ministerial Office Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
(1) Nil (7-8) Not applicable. Department of Education Services (1) One (2) $319.00 (3) Yes (4) 17 September 2006 at 6.54pm (5) The police did not find the culprit and the department bought a replacement phone (6) Not applicable (7) The Department's Code of Conduct, which outlines employees responsibilities for the Departments' resources and assets, was updated. (8) A memo was circulated to all staff on 17 January 2007 advising that the Code of Conduct had been updated. Ministerial Office Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
(7-8) Not applicable. Department of Education Services (1) One (2) $319.00 (3) Yes (4) 17 September 2006 at 6.54pm (5) The police did not find the culprit and the department bought a replacement phone (6) Not applicable (7) The Department's Code of Conduct, which outlines employees responsibilities for the Departments' resources and assets, was updated. (8) A memo was circulated to all staff on 17 January 2007 advising that the Code of Conduct had been updated. Ministerial Office Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
Department of Education Services (1) One (2) $319.00 (3) Yes (4) 17 September 2006 at 6.54pm (5) The police did not find the culprit and the department bought a replacement phone (6) Not applicable (7) The Department's Code of Conduct, which outlines employees responsibilities for the Departments' resources and assets, was updated. (8) A memo was circulated to all staff on 17 January 2007 advising that the Code of Conduct had been updated. Ministerial Office Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
(1) One (2) $319.00 (3) Yes (4) 17 September 2006 at 6.54pm (5) The police did not find the culprit and the department bought a replacement phone (6) Not applicable (7) The Department's Code of Conduct, which outlines employees responsibilities for the Departments' resources and assets, was updated. (8) A memo was circulated to all staff on 17 January 2007 advising that the Code of Conduct had been updated. Ministerial Office Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
(2) $319.00 (3) Yes (4) 17 September 2006 at 6.54pm (5) The police did not find the culprit and the department bought a replacement phone (6) Not applicable (7) The Department's Code of Conduct, which outlines employees responsibilities for the Departments' resources and assets, was updated. (8) A memo was circulated to all staff on 17 January 2007 advising that the Code of Conduct had been updated. Ministerial Office Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
(3) Yes (4) 17 September 2006 at 6.54pm (5) The police did not find the culprit and the department bought a replacement phone (6) Not applicable (7) The Department's Code of Conduct, which outlines employees responsibilities for the Departments' resources and assets, was updated. (8) A memo was circulated to all staff on 17 January 2007 advising that the Code of Conduct had been updated. Ministerial Office Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
(4) 17 September 2006 at 6.54pm (5) The police did not find the culprit and the department bought a replacement phone (6) Not applicable (7) The Department's Code of Conduct, which outlines employees responsibilities for the Departments' resources and assets, was updated. (8) A memo was circulated to all staff on 17 January 2007 advising that the Code of Conduct had been updated. Ministerial Office Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
(5) The police did not find the culprit and the department bought a replacement phone (6) Not applicable (7) The Department's Code of Conduct, which outlines employees responsibilities for the Departments' resources and assets, was updated. (8) A memo was circulated to all staff on 17 January 2007 advising that the Code of Conduct had been updated. Ministerial Office Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
(6) Not applicable (7) The Department's Code of Conduct, which outlines employees responsibilities for the Departments' resources and assets, was updated. (8) A memo was circulated to all staff on 17 January 2007 advising that the Code of Conduct had been updated. Ministerial Office Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
(7) The Department's Code of Conduct, which outlines employees responsibilities for the Departments' resources and assets, was updated. (8) A memo was circulated to all staff on 17 January 2007 advising that the Code of Conduct had been updated. Ministerial Office Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
(8) A memo was circulated to all staff on 17 January 2007 advising that the Code of Conduct had been updated. Ministerial Office Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
Ministerial Office Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
(2) $5 028.35 (3) Yes (4) Claims procedures direct employees to report their loss of stolen items to police at the earliest practical opportunity upon the discovery of the theft. (5) With the exception of two declined claims, all other claims have been paid. (6) Not applicable. (7) The Department's employees must comply with government policy on the management of assets, specifically: the School Education Act 1999 and the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1985 and Treasurer's Instructions. Curriculum Council (1) Nil (7-8) Not applicable. Department of Education Services (1) One (2) $319.00 (3) Yes (4) 17 September 2006 at 6.54pm (5) The police did not find the culprit and the department bought a replacement phone (6) Not applicable (7) The Department's Code of Conduct, which outlines employees responsibilities for the Departments' resources and assets, was updated. (8) A memo was circulated to all staff on 17 January 2007 advising that the Code of Conduct had been updated. Ministerial Office Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
(3) Yes (4) Claims procedures direct employees to report their loss of stolen items to police at the earliest practical opportunity upon the discovery of the theft. (5) With the exception of two declined claims, all other claims have been paid. (6) Not applicable. (7) The Department's employees must comply with government policy on the management of assets, specifically: the School Education Act 1999 and the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1985 and Treasurer's Instructions. Curriculum Council (1) Nil (7-8) Not applicable. Department of Education Services (1) One (2) $319.00 (3) Yes (4) 17 September 2006 at 6.54pm (5) The police did not find the culprit and the department bought a replacement phone (6) Not applicable (7) The Department's Code of Conduct, which outlines employees responsibilities for the Departments' resources and assets, was updated. (8) A memo was circulated to all staff on 17 January 2007 advising that the Code of Conduct had been updated. Ministerial Office Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
(4) Claims procedures direct employees to report their loss of stolen items to police at the earliest practical opportunity upon the discovery of the theft. (5) With the exception of two declined claims, all other claims have been paid. (6) Not applicable. (7) The Department's employees must comply with government policy on the management of assets, specifically: the School Education Act 1999 and the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1985 and Treasurer's Instructions. Curriculum Council (1) Nil (7-8) Not applicable. Department of Education Services (1) One (2) $319.00 (3) Yes (4) 17 September 2006 at 6.54pm (5) The police did not find the culprit and the department bought a replacement phone (6) Not applicable (7) The Department's Code of Conduct, which outlines employees responsibilities for the Departments' resources and assets, was updated. (8) A memo was circulated to all staff on 17 January 2007 advising that the Code of Conduct had been updated. Ministerial Office Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
(5) With the exception of two declined claims, all other claims have been paid. (6) Not applicable. (7) The Department's employees must comply with government policy on the management of assets, specifically: the School Education Act 1999 and the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1985 and Treasurer's Instructions. Curriculum Council (1) Nil (7-8) Not applicable. Department of Education Services (1) One (2) $319.00 (3) Yes (4) 17 September 2006 at 6.54pm (5) The police did not find the culprit and the department bought a replacement phone (6) Not applicable (7) The Department's Code of Conduct, which outlines employees responsibilities for the Departments' resources and assets, was updated. (8) A memo was circulated to all staff on 17 January 2007 advising that the Code of Conduct had been updated. Ministerial Office Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
(6) Not applicable. (7) The Department's employees must comply with government policy on the management of assets, specifically: the School Education Act 1999 and the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1985 and Treasurer's Instructions. Curriculum Council (1) Nil (7-8) Not applicable. Department of Education Services (1) One (2) $319.00 (3) Yes (4) 17 September 2006 at 6.54pm (5) The police did not find the culprit and the department bought a replacement phone (6) Not applicable (7) The Department's Code of Conduct, which outlines employees responsibilities for the Departments' resources and assets, was updated. (8) A memo was circulated to all staff on 17 January 2007 advising that the Code of Conduct had been updated. Ministerial Office Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
(7) The Department's employees must comply with government policy on the management of assets, specifically: the School Education Act 1999 and the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1985 and Treasurer's Instructions. Curriculum Council (1) Nil (7-8) Not applicable. Department of Education Services (1) One (2) $319.00 (3) Yes (4) 17 September 2006 at 6.54pm (5) The police did not find the culprit and the department bought a replacement phone (6) Not applicable (7) The Department's Code of Conduct, which outlines employees responsibilities for the Departments' resources and assets, was updated. (8) A memo was circulated to all staff on 17 January 2007 advising that the Code of Conduct had been updated. Ministerial Office Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
Curriculum Council (1) Nil (7-8) Not applicable. Department of Education Services (1) One (2) $319.00 (3) Yes (4) 17 September 2006 at 6.54pm (5) The police did not find the culprit and the department bought a replacement phone (6) Not applicable (7) The Department's Code of Conduct, which outlines employees responsibilities for the Departments' resources and assets, was updated. (8) A memo was circulated to all staff on 17 January 2007 advising that the Code of Conduct had been updated. Ministerial Office Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
(1) Nil (7-8) Not applicable. Department of Education Services (1) One (2) $319.00 (3) Yes (4) 17 September 2006 at 6.54pm (5) The police did not find the culprit and the department bought a replacement phone (6) Not applicable (7) The Department's Code of Conduct, which outlines employees responsibilities for the Departments' resources and assets, was updated. (8) A memo was circulated to all staff on 17 January 2007 advising that the Code of Conduct had been updated. Ministerial Office Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
(7-8) Not applicable. Department of Education Services (1) One (2) $319.00 (3) Yes (4) 17 September 2006 at 6.54pm (5) The police did not find the culprit and the department bought a replacement phone (6) Not applicable (7) The Department's Code of Conduct, which outlines employees responsibilities for the Departments' resources and assets, was updated. (8) A memo was circulated to all staff on 17 January 2007 advising that the Code of Conduct had been updated. Ministerial Office Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
Department of Education Services (1) One (2) $319.00 (3) Yes (4) 17 September 2006 at 6.54pm (5) The police did not find the culprit and the department bought a replacement phone (6) Not applicable (7) The Department's Code of Conduct, which outlines employees responsibilities for the Departments' resources and assets, was updated. (8) A memo was circulated to all staff on 17 January 2007 advising that the Code of Conduct had been updated. Ministerial Office Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
(1) One (2) $319.00 (3) Yes (4) 17 September 2006 at 6.54pm (5) The police did not find the culprit and the department bought a replacement phone (6) Not applicable (7) The Department's Code of Conduct, which outlines employees responsibilities for the Departments' resources and assets, was updated. (8) A memo was circulated to all staff on 17 January 2007 advising that the Code of Conduct had been updated. Ministerial Office Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
(2) $319.00 (3) Yes (4) 17 September 2006 at 6.54pm (5) The police did not find the culprit and the department bought a replacement phone (6) Not applicable (7) The Department's Code of Conduct, which outlines employees responsibilities for the Departments' resources and assets, was updated. (8) A memo was circulated to all staff on 17 January 2007 advising that the Code of Conduct had been updated. Ministerial Office Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
(3) Yes (4) 17 September 2006 at 6.54pm (5) The police did not find the culprit and the department bought a replacement phone (6) Not applicable (7) The Department's Code of Conduct, which outlines employees responsibilities for the Departments' resources and assets, was updated. (8) A memo was circulated to all staff on 17 January 2007 advising that the Code of Conduct had been updated. Ministerial Office Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
(4) 17 September 2006 at 6.54pm (5) The police did not find the culprit and the department bought a replacement phone (6) Not applicable (7) The Department's Code of Conduct, which outlines employees responsibilities for the Departments' resources and assets, was updated. (8) A memo was circulated to all staff on 17 January 2007 advising that the Code of Conduct had been updated. Ministerial Office Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
(5) The police did not find the culprit and the department bought a replacement phone (6) Not applicable (7) The Department's Code of Conduct, which outlines employees responsibilities for the Departments' resources and assets, was updated. (8) A memo was circulated to all staff on 17 January 2007 advising that the Code of Conduct had been updated. Ministerial Office Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
(6) Not applicable (7) The Department's Code of Conduct, which outlines employees responsibilities for the Departments' resources and assets, was updated. (8) A memo was circulated to all staff on 17 January 2007 advising that the Code of Conduct had been updated. Ministerial Office Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
(7) The Department's Code of Conduct, which outlines employees responsibilities for the Departments' resources and assets, was updated. (8) A memo was circulated to all staff on 17 January 2007 advising that the Code of Conduct had been updated. Ministerial Office Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
(8) A memo was circulated to all staff on 17 January 2007 advising that the Code of Conduct had been updated. Ministerial Office Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
Ministerial Office Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
Please refer to Question on Notice 4653.
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