❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice seeks clarification on the lack of automated extraction of specific expenditure items (e.g., restaurant bills) from credit card transactions within the public sector, questioning accountability and transparency. The response refers to a previous answer.
AnsweredQoN 5088Legislative Council
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(1) In view of the guidelines, why has no action been taken for the automated extraction of expenditure on specific items such as ‘restaurant bills’ from credit card transactions?
(2) How can such transactions be accountable and transparent if there are no such facilities for simple extraction?
(3) Have any inquiries been carried out as to the process and cost involved in providing for such ‘automated extraction?’
(4) If no to (3), why not?
(5) Does the Minister believe that the people of Western Australia are not entitled to such information?
(2) How can such transactions be accountable and transparent if there are no such facilities for simple extraction?
(3) Have any inquiries been carried out as to the process and cost involved in providing for such ‘automated extraction?’
(4) If no to (3), why not?
(5) Does the Minister believe that the people of Western Australia are not entitled to such information?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
18 September 2007
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Public Sector Management
Response time
21 days
Department of the Premier and Cabinet advises:
I refer the Member to the Premier's response to Question on Notice 4451 Tuesday 1 May 2007.
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I refer the Member to the Premier's response to Question on Notice 4451 Tuesday 1 May 2007.
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