❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks information on overdue creditor payments within the Housing and Works portfolio and measures taken to expedite payments. The response details the amount outstanding and explains reasons for delays, along with actions taken to improve payment processing.
AnsweredQoN 4560Legislative Council
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For each Department and Agency within the Minister’s portfolio, will the Minister provide from each Department and Agency financial system -
(1) The amount and number of creditors outstanding for greater than 120 days, as at 31 December 2006?
(2) What measures, if any, have been taken in the period between 1 July 2006 and 31 December 2006 to expedite payments to creditors?
(1) The amount and number of creditors outstanding for greater than 120 days, as at 31 December 2006?
(2) What measures, if any, have been taken in the period between 1 July 2006 and 31 December 2006 to expedite payments to creditors?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
1 May 2007
Responded by
Minister for Local Government representing the Minister for Housing and Works
Response time
42 days
(1) 44 valued at $72,766.62 The Department pays creditors within a few days of receipt of their invoices and makes every effort to comply with the 30 day timeframe imposed by the Treasurer's Instructions. However, there are circumstances under which this is not possible, such as: · Late Billing Some creditors submit invoices to third party project managers who ensure work is completed to the required level prior to forwarding to the Department for payment. The date recorded in the Department's financial system is the date of the invoice instead of the date the invoice is received and therefore such invoices could appear as outstanding even if they are paid on the day they are received. · Accounts in Dispute Accounts are not paid until any dispute is resolved. · Non Compliant Tax Invoice Invoices are returned to the creditor because they are not compliant with GST requirements. (2)Since July 2006, aged analysis reports of suspected late payments are run and investigated and the Department reviews payments received for processing and any invoices dated outside the payment time frame are followed up on.
The Department pays creditors within a few days of receipt of their invoices and makes every effort to comply with the 30 day timeframe imposed by the Treasurer's Instructions. However, there are circumstances under which this is not possible, such as: · Late Billing Some creditors submit invoices to third party project managers who ensure work is completed to the required level prior to forwarding to the Department for payment. The date recorded in the Department's financial system is the date of the invoice instead of the date the invoice is received and therefore such invoices could appear as outstanding even if they are paid on the day they are received. · Accounts in Dispute Accounts are not paid until any dispute is resolved. · Non Compliant Tax Invoice Invoices are returned to the creditor because they are not compliant with GST requirements. (2)Since July 2006, aged analysis reports of suspected late payments are run and investigated and the Department reviews payments received for processing and any invoices dated outside the payment time frame are followed up on.
· Late Billing Some creditors submit invoices to third party project managers who ensure work is completed to the required level prior to forwarding to the Department for payment. The date recorded in the Department's financial system is the date of the invoice instead of the date the invoice is received and therefore such invoices could appear as outstanding even if they are paid on the day they are received. · Accounts in Dispute Accounts are not paid until any dispute is resolved. · Non Compliant Tax Invoice Invoices are returned to the creditor because they are not compliant with GST requirements. (2)Since July 2006, aged analysis reports of suspected late payments are run and investigated and the Department reviews payments received for processing and any invoices dated outside the payment time frame are followed up on.
Some creditors submit invoices to third party project managers who ensure work is completed to the required level prior to forwarding to the Department for payment. The date recorded in the Department's financial system is the date of the invoice instead of the date the invoice is received and therefore such invoices could appear as outstanding even if they are paid on the day they are received. · Accounts in Dispute Accounts are not paid until any dispute is resolved. · Non Compliant Tax Invoice Invoices are returned to the creditor because they are not compliant with GST requirements. (2)Since July 2006, aged analysis reports of suspected late payments are run and investigated and the Department reviews payments received for processing and any invoices dated outside the payment time frame are followed up on.
· Accounts in Dispute Accounts are not paid until any dispute is resolved. · Non Compliant Tax Invoice Invoices are returned to the creditor because they are not compliant with GST requirements. (2)Since July 2006, aged analysis reports of suspected late payments are run and investigated and the Department reviews payments received for processing and any invoices dated outside the payment time frame are followed up on.
Accounts are not paid until any dispute is resolved. · Non Compliant Tax Invoice Invoices are returned to the creditor because they are not compliant with GST requirements. (2)Since July 2006, aged analysis reports of suspected late payments are run and investigated and the Department reviews payments received for processing and any invoices dated outside the payment time frame are followed up on.
· Non Compliant Tax Invoice Invoices are returned to the creditor because they are not compliant with GST requirements. (2)Since July 2006, aged analysis reports of suspected late payments are run and investigated and the Department reviews payments received for processing and any invoices dated outside the payment time frame are followed up on.
Invoices are returned to the creditor because they are not compliant with GST requirements. (2)Since July 2006, aged analysis reports of suspected late payments are run and investigated and the Department reviews payments received for processing and any invoices dated outside the payment time frame are followed up on.
(2)Since July 2006, aged analysis reports of suspected late payments are run and investigated and the Department reviews payments received for processing and any invoices dated outside the payment time frame are followed up on.
(2)Since July 2006, aged analysis reports of suspected late payments are run and investigated and the Department reviews payments received for processing and any invoices dated outside the payment time frame are followed up on.
The Department pays creditors within a few days of receipt of their invoices and makes every effort to comply with the 30 day timeframe imposed by the Treasurer's Instructions. However, there are circumstances under which this is not possible, such as: · Late Billing Some creditors submit invoices to third party project managers who ensure work is completed to the required level prior to forwarding to the Department for payment. The date recorded in the Department's financial system is the date of the invoice instead of the date the invoice is received and therefore such invoices could appear as outstanding even if they are paid on the day they are received. · Accounts in Dispute Accounts are not paid until any dispute is resolved. · Non Compliant Tax Invoice Invoices are returned to the creditor because they are not compliant with GST requirements. (2)Since July 2006, aged analysis reports of suspected late payments are run and investigated and the Department reviews payments received for processing and any invoices dated outside the payment time frame are followed up on.
· Late Billing Some creditors submit invoices to third party project managers who ensure work is completed to the required level prior to forwarding to the Department for payment. The date recorded in the Department's financial system is the date of the invoice instead of the date the invoice is received and therefore such invoices could appear as outstanding even if they are paid on the day they are received. · Accounts in Dispute Accounts are not paid until any dispute is resolved. · Non Compliant Tax Invoice Invoices are returned to the creditor because they are not compliant with GST requirements. (2)Since July 2006, aged analysis reports of suspected late payments are run and investigated and the Department reviews payments received for processing and any invoices dated outside the payment time frame are followed up on.
Some creditors submit invoices to third party project managers who ensure work is completed to the required level prior to forwarding to the Department for payment. The date recorded in the Department's financial system is the date of the invoice instead of the date the invoice is received and therefore such invoices could appear as outstanding even if they are paid on the day they are received. · Accounts in Dispute Accounts are not paid until any dispute is resolved. · Non Compliant Tax Invoice Invoices are returned to the creditor because they are not compliant with GST requirements. (2)Since July 2006, aged analysis reports of suspected late payments are run and investigated and the Department reviews payments received for processing and any invoices dated outside the payment time frame are followed up on.
· Accounts in Dispute Accounts are not paid until any dispute is resolved. · Non Compliant Tax Invoice Invoices are returned to the creditor because they are not compliant with GST requirements. (2)Since July 2006, aged analysis reports of suspected late payments are run and investigated and the Department reviews payments received for processing and any invoices dated outside the payment time frame are followed up on.
Accounts are not paid until any dispute is resolved. · Non Compliant Tax Invoice Invoices are returned to the creditor because they are not compliant with GST requirements. (2)Since July 2006, aged analysis reports of suspected late payments are run and investigated and the Department reviews payments received for processing and any invoices dated outside the payment time frame are followed up on.
· Non Compliant Tax Invoice Invoices are returned to the creditor because they are not compliant with GST requirements. (2)Since July 2006, aged analysis reports of suspected late payments are run and investigated and the Department reviews payments received for processing and any invoices dated outside the payment time frame are followed up on.
Invoices are returned to the creditor because they are not compliant with GST requirements. (2)Since July 2006, aged analysis reports of suspected late payments are run and investigated and the Department reviews payments received for processing and any invoices dated outside the payment time frame are followed up on.
(2)Since July 2006, aged analysis reports of suspected late payments are run and investigated and the Department reviews payments received for processing and any invoices dated outside the payment time frame are followed up on.
(2)Since July 2006, aged analysis reports of suspected late payments are run and investigated and the Department reviews payments received for processing and any invoices dated outside the payment time frame are followed up on.
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