Question on Notice 1371 inquires about the guidelines and enforcement mechanisms for payment of accounts by Western Australian government departments and agencies. The answer refers to Treasurer's Instruction 323 and Section 58(4) of the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1985, placing responsibility on accountable officers.

AnsweredQoN 1371Legislative Assembly
Asked
15 August 2006
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Treasurer

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In respect to the payment of accounts by all Departments and Agencies -
(1) What are the guidelines as to payment?
(2) How are these guidelines enforced?

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Answered
22 August 2006
Response time
7 days
(2) It is incumbent on the accountable officer or accountable authority of the department or statutory authority to ensure that the agency complies with Treasurer's Instruction 323. In this regard, section 58(4) of the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1985 states that "...every accountable officer, accountable authority and officer shall comply with the Treasurer's Instructions".

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