Hon Sue Ellery questions the Department of Corrective Services regarding payment practices to non-government organisations, specifically concerning the timing and adherence to payment schedules for grants and contracted services. The Department's response indicates adherence to policy and no reported issues.

AnsweredQoN 1961Legislative Council
Asked
4 March 2010
Portfolio
Corrective Services

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I refer to payments to non Government (not for profit) organisations, and I ask -
(1) What is the Department’s policy on timing of payments for grants or contracted services?
(2) Does the Department meet its own policy objectives to the non Government organisations?
(3) Have any non Government organisations complained about late payment of grants or regular contract payments in the period 1 March 2009 to 1 March 2010?
(4) How many grant or contract payments have been made late in the period 1 March 2009 to 1 March 2010?

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Answered
20 April 2010
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Corrective Services
Response time
47 days
(1) Timing of payments is governed by the signed contractual agreement and is made in advance on a quarterly basis.
(2) Yes
(3) No
(4) Nil. All payments are paid prior to the completion of the program or quarter.
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