Mr. Love questions the cost, rationale, and publication status of the Community Resource Centre Program Impact Evaluation 2024-25. The Minister provides cost details, justifies the evaluation's purpose, and defers on a decision regarding public release.

AnsweredQoN 1773Legislative Assembly
Asked
24 October 2024
Portfolio
Regional Development

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I refer to the Community Resource Centre Program Impact - Based Evaluation 2024-25, and I ask: (a) What is the total cost of this evaluation; (b) What is the rationale for conducting this evaluation; and (c) Will the final evaluation report sent to DPIRD be made public: (i) If not, why not?

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Answered
26 November 2024
Responded by
Minister for Regional Development
Response time
7 days
(a)   $272,067 excluding GST.
(b)   Evaluations are a key tool for facilitating efficient and effective delivery of government services through evidence-based policy and decision making. Program evaluations are a best practice process to help guide internal management planning.
(c)   No decision has been made on the publication of the final evaluation report.

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