Ms Quirk questions the WA Police Service's use of external forensic accountants under the Criminal Property Confiscation Act 2000, including procurement processes and costs. The Minister confirms their use, hourly rate, procurement process, costs to date, and plans for further recruitment.

AnsweredQoN 1081Legislative Assembly
Asked
16 October 2001
Member
Portfolio
Police and Emergency Services

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(1) Will the Minister advise whether in seeking orders under the Criminal Property Confiscation Act 2000 the Western Australian Police Service has employed the use of external forensic accountants?
(2) If so, at what rate?
(3) Did this work go to tender?
(4) What was the total fees paid to the external forensic accountants?
(5) Are there any plans for the Western Australia Police Service to employ additional forensic accountants?

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Answered
27 November 2001
Responded by
Minister for Police and Emergency Services
Response time
42 days
(2) $80.00 per hour (3) 'Requests for Quotations' were called in accordance with State Supply Commission guidelines. (4) The contract is not complete. Monies paid to date total $36,326.40. (5) Yes.
(3) 'Requests for Quotations' were called in accordance with State Supply Commission guidelines. (4) The contract is not complete. Monies paid to date total $36,326.40. (5) Yes.
(4) The contract is not complete. Monies paid to date total $36,326.40. (5) Yes.
(5) Yes.

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