❓ A WA parliamentary question scrutinising the Department of Treasury and Finance's procurement reform program, focusing on cost estimations, savings calculations, and quality assurance, with concerns raised about agency capabilities and data accuracy.
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(1) Will the Treasurer explain why the Department of Treasury and Finance did not include, within its initial savings estimates sourced from Procurement Reform, the actual costs of such Procurement Reform as being a substantial debit to these estimates?
(2) Can the Treasurer confirm that the estimated savings by all Government Agencies in the first year of Procurement Reform, being 2004-05, was audited as being $47 million from the $5 billion actually spent?
(3) If properly and accurately audited, should this savings estimate have been reduced by at least $7.3 million to $39.7 million for this period, or less than 1% of total expenditure?
(4) Will the minimum estimate of the costs of Procurement Reform over the next four years be a debit of $28.7 million from all procurement savings estimates?
(5) In future, will the Department of Treasury and Finance estimate the total costs of Procurement Reform for each financial year and publish it as being a debit from the estimated procurement savings for that financial year?
(6) Is the current focus of the Procurement Reform program cost savings, while ignoring the necessity of quality assurance for the goods and services procured?
(7) Is the Treasurer aware that many Government Agencies cannot provide their own estimates of savings under the Procurement Reform program therefore the estimates provided by the Department of Treasury and Finance may well be false and misleading?
(8) Is the Treasurer aware that this is because many Government Agencies have no idea what price they have paid for goods and services and how much they consume of these goods and services?
(9) If many Government Agencies have no idea of the price paid for, and quantity used of the goods and services they have procured in the past, do they have little or no idea of the quality of such goods and services?
(10) Are agencies now allowed, through Common Use Arrangements, to purchase goods and services from approved suppliers, at an agreed price range, without multiple quotes, with still no idea of the quality of goods and services to be supplied?
(11) In full understanding of the ramifications of the above, will the Treasurer undertake an independent audit of all procurements made by the Department of Housing and Works in the Wheatbelt since 1 January 2006 with regard to -
(a) the price and quality of goods and services required;
(b) the price and quality of the goods and services actually provided; and
(c) who is responsible for each and every discrepancy?
(12) Otherwise, is the Treasurer prepared to categorically state that he fully supports all, 100 plus, Government Agencies regarding their capabilities to adequately and properly undertake all Procurement Reform procedures in the best interests of the State of Western Australia including, but not limited to all social, economic, legal and statutory obligations required?
(2) Can the Treasurer confirm that the estimated savings by all Government Agencies in the first year of Procurement Reform, being 2004-05, was audited as being $47 million from the $5 billion actually spent?
(3) If properly and accurately audited, should this savings estimate have been reduced by at least $7.3 million to $39.7 million for this period, or less than 1% of total expenditure?
(4) Will the minimum estimate of the costs of Procurement Reform over the next four years be a debit of $28.7 million from all procurement savings estimates?
(5) In future, will the Department of Treasury and Finance estimate the total costs of Procurement Reform for each financial year and publish it as being a debit from the estimated procurement savings for that financial year?
(6) Is the current focus of the Procurement Reform program cost savings, while ignoring the necessity of quality assurance for the goods and services procured?
(7) Is the Treasurer aware that many Government Agencies cannot provide their own estimates of savings under the Procurement Reform program therefore the estimates provided by the Department of Treasury and Finance may well be false and misleading?
(8) Is the Treasurer aware that this is because many Government Agencies have no idea what price they have paid for goods and services and how much they consume of these goods and services?
(9) If many Government Agencies have no idea of the price paid for, and quantity used of the goods and services they have procured in the past, do they have little or no idea of the quality of such goods and services?
(10) Are agencies now allowed, through Common Use Arrangements, to purchase goods and services from approved suppliers, at an agreed price range, without multiple quotes, with still no idea of the quality of goods and services to be supplied?
(11) In full understanding of the ramifications of the above, will the Treasurer undertake an independent audit of all procurements made by the Department of Housing and Works in the Wheatbelt since 1 January 2006 with regard to -
(a) the price and quality of goods and services required;
(b) the price and quality of the goods and services actually provided; and
(c) who is responsible for each and every discrepancy?
(12) Otherwise, is the Treasurer prepared to categorically state that he fully supports all, 100 plus, Government Agencies regarding their capabilities to adequately and properly undertake all Procurement Reform procedures in the best interests of the State of Western Australia including, but not limited to all social, economic, legal and statutory obligations required?
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12 September 2006
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(b) the price and quality of the goods and services actually provided; and (c) who is responsible for each and every discrepancy?
(c) who is responsible for each and every discrepancy?
The estimated cost of the procurement reforms was outlined in the Business Solutions and Implementation Plan - which was published on the Department of Treasury and Finance's (DTF) website in 2004. The estimated savings were also outlined in that report, as was the net present value over the first five years. The benefits realisation report for 2004-05 focused on comparing the savings achieved with the savings forecast in the Business Solutions and Implementation Plan. The DTF has been separately funded for the cost of the reform program. The actual cost of implementation is running below the original estimate (to date), and is expected to be within the original cost estimate of $26 million over the five-year program. The cost to agencies for transition and implementation has been estimated by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) at around $2 million per annum - which is a very minor amount when compared with the overall savings benefit (less than 2% of the savings). (2) The OAG has undertaken a performance examination which assessed the implementation and savings achieved from procurement reforms during 2004-05. The OAG found that the DTF's estimate of the $47 million in savings achieved by Government agencies is reasonable. (3) No. See (1) above. (4) The DTF has a budget of $22.6 million for procurement reforms over the next four years. After adding the OAG's estimate of $8 million for agency transition and implementation, the total cost is expected to be around $30.6 million over the next four years. In the same period, the harvested savings will total $471 million. (5) In future benefits realisation reports, estimates of both the savings and costs will be included, and a net present value calculated. (6) No. Value for money remains the key driver of procurement. (7) I am aware that agencies do not have comprehensive procurement data, and the procurement and shared corporate services reforms are working to address this issue. The OAG found that the DTF's estimates of the savings that agencies achieved through procurement reform in 2004-05 were reasonable. (8) While all agencies may not have complete information on their procurement savings, they have sound information on prices paid and consumption levels. In fact, each year agencies report to the State Supply Commission (SSC) on their spend patterns against a large number of categories. This is published as the "Who Buys What" report on the SSC website. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. (11) As explained in (7), (8), (9) and (10) above, the suggested ramifications do not exist. If the Member has genuine concerns that any Government Agency has not complied with procurement polices, he can lodge a complaint with the Supply Commission. (12) DTF can only address such a question by reiterating that the procurement reform program has been successful in helping agencies to improve their procurement practices and meet their business requirements more efficiently and effectively.
The benefits realisation report for 2004-05 focused on comparing the savings achieved with the savings forecast in the Business Solutions and Implementation Plan. The DTF has been separately funded for the cost of the reform program. The actual cost of implementation is running below the original estimate (to date), and is expected to be within the original cost estimate of $26 million over the five-year program. The cost to agencies for transition and implementation has been estimated by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) at around $2 million per annum - which is a very minor amount when compared with the overall savings benefit (less than 2% of the savings). (2) The OAG has undertaken a performance examination which assessed the implementation and savings achieved from procurement reforms during 2004-05. The OAG found that the DTF's estimate of the $47 million in savings achieved by Government agencies is reasonable. (3) No. See (1) above. (4) The DTF has a budget of $22.6 million for procurement reforms over the next four years. After adding the OAG's estimate of $8 million for agency transition and implementation, the total cost is expected to be around $30.6 million over the next four years. In the same period, the harvested savings will total $471 million. (5) In future benefits realisation reports, estimates of both the savings and costs will be included, and a net present value calculated. (6) No. Value for money remains the key driver of procurement. (7) I am aware that agencies do not have comprehensive procurement data, and the procurement and shared corporate services reforms are working to address this issue. The OAG found that the DTF's estimates of the savings that agencies achieved through procurement reform in 2004-05 were reasonable. (8) While all agencies may not have complete information on their procurement savings, they have sound information on prices paid and consumption levels. In fact, each year agencies report to the State Supply Commission (SSC) on their spend patterns against a large number of categories. This is published as the "Who Buys What" report on the SSC website. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. (11) As explained in (7), (8), (9) and (10) above, the suggested ramifications do not exist. If the Member has genuine concerns that any Government Agency has not complied with procurement polices, he can lodge a complaint with the Supply Commission. (12) DTF can only address such a question by reiterating that the procurement reform program has been successful in helping agencies to improve their procurement practices and meet their business requirements more efficiently and effectively.
The DTF has been separately funded for the cost of the reform program. The actual cost of implementation is running below the original estimate (to date), and is expected to be within the original cost estimate of $26 million over the five-year program. The cost to agencies for transition and implementation has been estimated by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) at around $2 million per annum - which is a very minor amount when compared with the overall savings benefit (less than 2% of the savings). (2) The OAG has undertaken a performance examination which assessed the implementation and savings achieved from procurement reforms during 2004-05. The OAG found that the DTF's estimate of the $47 million in savings achieved by Government agencies is reasonable. (3) No. See (1) above. (4) The DTF has a budget of $22.6 million for procurement reforms over the next four years. After adding the OAG's estimate of $8 million for agency transition and implementation, the total cost is expected to be around $30.6 million over the next four years. In the same period, the harvested savings will total $471 million. (5) In future benefits realisation reports, estimates of both the savings and costs will be included, and a net present value calculated. (6) No. Value for money remains the key driver of procurement. (7) I am aware that agencies do not have comprehensive procurement data, and the procurement and shared corporate services reforms are working to address this issue. The OAG found that the DTF's estimates of the savings that agencies achieved through procurement reform in 2004-05 were reasonable. (8) While all agencies may not have complete information on their procurement savings, they have sound information on prices paid and consumption levels. In fact, each year agencies report to the State Supply Commission (SSC) on their spend patterns against a large number of categories. This is published as the "Who Buys What" report on the SSC website. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. (11) As explained in (7), (8), (9) and (10) above, the suggested ramifications do not exist. If the Member has genuine concerns that any Government Agency has not complied with procurement polices, he can lodge a complaint with the Supply Commission. (12) DTF can only address such a question by reiterating that the procurement reform program has been successful in helping agencies to improve their procurement practices and meet their business requirements more efficiently and effectively.
The cost to agencies for transition and implementation has been estimated by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) at around $2 million per annum - which is a very minor amount when compared with the overall savings benefit (less than 2% of the savings). (2) The OAG has undertaken a performance examination which assessed the implementation and savings achieved from procurement reforms during 2004-05. The OAG found that the DTF's estimate of the $47 million in savings achieved by Government agencies is reasonable. (3) No. See (1) above. (4) The DTF has a budget of $22.6 million for procurement reforms over the next four years. After adding the OAG's estimate of $8 million for agency transition and implementation, the total cost is expected to be around $30.6 million over the next four years. In the same period, the harvested savings will total $471 million. (5) In future benefits realisation reports, estimates of both the savings and costs will be included, and a net present value calculated. (6) No. Value for money remains the key driver of procurement. (7) I am aware that agencies do not have comprehensive procurement data, and the procurement and shared corporate services reforms are working to address this issue. The OAG found that the DTF's estimates of the savings that agencies achieved through procurement reform in 2004-05 were reasonable. (8) While all agencies may not have complete information on their procurement savings, they have sound information on prices paid and consumption levels. In fact, each year agencies report to the State Supply Commission (SSC) on their spend patterns against a large number of categories. This is published as the "Who Buys What" report on the SSC website. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. (11) As explained in (7), (8), (9) and (10) above, the suggested ramifications do not exist. If the Member has genuine concerns that any Government Agency has not complied with procurement polices, he can lodge a complaint with the Supply Commission. (12) DTF can only address such a question by reiterating that the procurement reform program has been successful in helping agencies to improve their procurement practices and meet their business requirements more efficiently and effectively.
(2) The OAG has undertaken a performance examination which assessed the implementation and savings achieved from procurement reforms during 2004-05. The OAG found that the DTF's estimate of the $47 million in savings achieved by Government agencies is reasonable. (3) No. See (1) above. (4) The DTF has a budget of $22.6 million for procurement reforms over the next four years. After adding the OAG's estimate of $8 million for agency transition and implementation, the total cost is expected to be around $30.6 million over the next four years. In the same period, the harvested savings will total $471 million. (5) In future benefits realisation reports, estimates of both the savings and costs will be included, and a net present value calculated. (6) No. Value for money remains the key driver of procurement. (7) I am aware that agencies do not have comprehensive procurement data, and the procurement and shared corporate services reforms are working to address this issue. The OAG found that the DTF's estimates of the savings that agencies achieved through procurement reform in 2004-05 were reasonable. (8) While all agencies may not have complete information on their procurement savings, they have sound information on prices paid and consumption levels. In fact, each year agencies report to the State Supply Commission (SSC) on their spend patterns against a large number of categories. This is published as the "Who Buys What" report on the SSC website. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. (11) As explained in (7), (8), (9) and (10) above, the suggested ramifications do not exist. If the Member has genuine concerns that any Government Agency has not complied with procurement polices, he can lodge a complaint with the Supply Commission. (12) DTF can only address such a question by reiterating that the procurement reform program has been successful in helping agencies to improve their procurement practices and meet their business requirements more efficiently and effectively.
(3) No. See (1) above. (4) The DTF has a budget of $22.6 million for procurement reforms over the next four years. After adding the OAG's estimate of $8 million for agency transition and implementation, the total cost is expected to be around $30.6 million over the next four years. In the same period, the harvested savings will total $471 million. (5) In future benefits realisation reports, estimates of both the savings and costs will be included, and a net present value calculated. (6) No. Value for money remains the key driver of procurement. (7) I am aware that agencies do not have comprehensive procurement data, and the procurement and shared corporate services reforms are working to address this issue. The OAG found that the DTF's estimates of the savings that agencies achieved through procurement reform in 2004-05 were reasonable. (8) While all agencies may not have complete information on their procurement savings, they have sound information on prices paid and consumption levels. In fact, each year agencies report to the State Supply Commission (SSC) on their spend patterns against a large number of categories. This is published as the "Who Buys What" report on the SSC website. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. (11) As explained in (7), (8), (9) and (10) above, the suggested ramifications do not exist. If the Member has genuine concerns that any Government Agency has not complied with procurement polices, he can lodge a complaint with the Supply Commission. (12) DTF can only address such a question by reiterating that the procurement reform program has been successful in helping agencies to improve their procurement practices and meet their business requirements more efficiently and effectively.
(4) The DTF has a budget of $22.6 million for procurement reforms over the next four years. After adding the OAG's estimate of $8 million for agency transition and implementation, the total cost is expected to be around $30.6 million over the next four years. In the same period, the harvested savings will total $471 million. (5) In future benefits realisation reports, estimates of both the savings and costs will be included, and a net present value calculated. (6) No. Value for money remains the key driver of procurement. (7) I am aware that agencies do not have comprehensive procurement data, and the procurement and shared corporate services reforms are working to address this issue. The OAG found that the DTF's estimates of the savings that agencies achieved through procurement reform in 2004-05 were reasonable. (8) While all agencies may not have complete information on their procurement savings, they have sound information on prices paid and consumption levels. In fact, each year agencies report to the State Supply Commission (SSC) on their spend patterns against a large number of categories. This is published as the "Who Buys What" report on the SSC website. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. (11) As explained in (7), (8), (9) and (10) above, the suggested ramifications do not exist. If the Member has genuine concerns that any Government Agency has not complied with procurement polices, he can lodge a complaint with the Supply Commission. (12) DTF can only address such a question by reiterating that the procurement reform program has been successful in helping agencies to improve their procurement practices and meet their business requirements more efficiently and effectively.
After adding the OAG's estimate of $8 million for agency transition and implementation, the total cost is expected to be around $30.6 million over the next four years. In the same period, the harvested savings will total $471 million. (5) In future benefits realisation reports, estimates of both the savings and costs will be included, and a net present value calculated. (6) No. Value for money remains the key driver of procurement. (7) I am aware that agencies do not have comprehensive procurement data, and the procurement and shared corporate services reforms are working to address this issue. The OAG found that the DTF's estimates of the savings that agencies achieved through procurement reform in 2004-05 were reasonable. (8) While all agencies may not have complete information on their procurement savings, they have sound information on prices paid and consumption levels. In fact, each year agencies report to the State Supply Commission (SSC) on their spend patterns against a large number of categories. This is published as the "Who Buys What" report on the SSC website. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. (11) As explained in (7), (8), (9) and (10) above, the suggested ramifications do not exist. If the Member has genuine concerns that any Government Agency has not complied with procurement polices, he can lodge a complaint with the Supply Commission. (12) DTF can only address such a question by reiterating that the procurement reform program has been successful in helping agencies to improve their procurement practices and meet their business requirements more efficiently and effectively.
In the same period, the harvested savings will total $471 million. (5) In future benefits realisation reports, estimates of both the savings and costs will be included, and a net present value calculated. (6) No. Value for money remains the key driver of procurement. (7) I am aware that agencies do not have comprehensive procurement data, and the procurement and shared corporate services reforms are working to address this issue. The OAG found that the DTF's estimates of the savings that agencies achieved through procurement reform in 2004-05 were reasonable. (8) While all agencies may not have complete information on their procurement savings, they have sound information on prices paid and consumption levels. In fact, each year agencies report to the State Supply Commission (SSC) on their spend patterns against a large number of categories. This is published as the "Who Buys What" report on the SSC website. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. (11) As explained in (7), (8), (9) and (10) above, the suggested ramifications do not exist. If the Member has genuine concerns that any Government Agency has not complied with procurement polices, he can lodge a complaint with the Supply Commission. (12) DTF can only address such a question by reiterating that the procurement reform program has been successful in helping agencies to improve their procurement practices and meet their business requirements more efficiently and effectively.
(5) In future benefits realisation reports, estimates of both the savings and costs will be included, and a net present value calculated. (6) No. Value for money remains the key driver of procurement. (7) I am aware that agencies do not have comprehensive procurement data, and the procurement and shared corporate services reforms are working to address this issue. The OAG found that the DTF's estimates of the savings that agencies achieved through procurement reform in 2004-05 were reasonable. (8) While all agencies may not have complete information on their procurement savings, they have sound information on prices paid and consumption levels. In fact, each year agencies report to the State Supply Commission (SSC) on their spend patterns against a large number of categories. This is published as the "Who Buys What" report on the SSC website. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. (11) As explained in (7), (8), (9) and (10) above, the suggested ramifications do not exist. If the Member has genuine concerns that any Government Agency has not complied with procurement polices, he can lodge a complaint with the Supply Commission. (12) DTF can only address such a question by reiterating that the procurement reform program has been successful in helping agencies to improve their procurement practices and meet their business requirements more efficiently and effectively.
(6) No. Value for money remains the key driver of procurement. (7) I am aware that agencies do not have comprehensive procurement data, and the procurement and shared corporate services reforms are working to address this issue. The OAG found that the DTF's estimates of the savings that agencies achieved through procurement reform in 2004-05 were reasonable. (8) While all agencies may not have complete information on their procurement savings, they have sound information on prices paid and consumption levels. In fact, each year agencies report to the State Supply Commission (SSC) on their spend patterns against a large number of categories. This is published as the "Who Buys What" report on the SSC website. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. (11) As explained in (7), (8), (9) and (10) above, the suggested ramifications do not exist. If the Member has genuine concerns that any Government Agency has not complied with procurement polices, he can lodge a complaint with the Supply Commission. (12) DTF can only address such a question by reiterating that the procurement reform program has been successful in helping agencies to improve their procurement practices and meet their business requirements more efficiently and effectively.
(7) I am aware that agencies do not have comprehensive procurement data, and the procurement and shared corporate services reforms are working to address this issue. The OAG found that the DTF's estimates of the savings that agencies achieved through procurement reform in 2004-05 were reasonable. (8) While all agencies may not have complete information on their procurement savings, they have sound information on prices paid and consumption levels. In fact, each year agencies report to the State Supply Commission (SSC) on their spend patterns against a large number of categories. This is published as the "Who Buys What" report on the SSC website. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. (11) As explained in (7), (8), (9) and (10) above, the suggested ramifications do not exist. If the Member has genuine concerns that any Government Agency has not complied with procurement polices, he can lodge a complaint with the Supply Commission. (12) DTF can only address such a question by reiterating that the procurement reform program has been successful in helping agencies to improve their procurement practices and meet their business requirements more efficiently and effectively.
The OAG found that the DTF's estimates of the savings that agencies achieved through procurement reform in 2004-05 were reasonable. (8) While all agencies may not have complete information on their procurement savings, they have sound information on prices paid and consumption levels. In fact, each year agencies report to the State Supply Commission (SSC) on their spend patterns against a large number of categories. This is published as the "Who Buys What" report on the SSC website. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. (11) As explained in (7), (8), (9) and (10) above, the suggested ramifications do not exist. If the Member has genuine concerns that any Government Agency has not complied with procurement polices, he can lodge a complaint with the Supply Commission. (12) DTF can only address such a question by reiterating that the procurement reform program has been successful in helping agencies to improve their procurement practices and meet their business requirements more efficiently and effectively.
(8) While all agencies may not have complete information on their procurement savings, they have sound information on prices paid and consumption levels. In fact, each year agencies report to the State Supply Commission (SSC) on their spend patterns against a large number of categories. This is published as the "Who Buys What" report on the SSC website. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. (11) As explained in (7), (8), (9) and (10) above, the suggested ramifications do not exist. If the Member has genuine concerns that any Government Agency has not complied with procurement polices, he can lodge a complaint with the Supply Commission. (12) DTF can only address such a question by reiterating that the procurement reform program has been successful in helping agencies to improve their procurement practices and meet their business requirements more efficiently and effectively.
In fact, each year agencies report to the State Supply Commission (SSC) on their spend patterns against a large number of categories. This is published as the "Who Buys What" report on the SSC website. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. (11) As explained in (7), (8), (9) and (10) above, the suggested ramifications do not exist. If the Member has genuine concerns that any Government Agency has not complied with procurement polices, he can lodge a complaint with the Supply Commission. (12) DTF can only address such a question by reiterating that the procurement reform program has been successful in helping agencies to improve their procurement practices and meet their business requirements more efficiently and effectively.
(9) Not applicable. (10) No. (11) As explained in (7), (8), (9) and (10) above, the suggested ramifications do not exist. If the Member has genuine concerns that any Government Agency has not complied with procurement polices, he can lodge a complaint with the Supply Commission. (12) DTF can only address such a question by reiterating that the procurement reform program has been successful in helping agencies to improve their procurement practices and meet their business requirements more efficiently and effectively.
(10) No. (11) As explained in (7), (8), (9) and (10) above, the suggested ramifications do not exist. If the Member has genuine concerns that any Government Agency has not complied with procurement polices, he can lodge a complaint with the Supply Commission. (12) DTF can only address such a question by reiterating that the procurement reform program has been successful in helping agencies to improve their procurement practices and meet their business requirements more efficiently and effectively.
(11) As explained in (7), (8), (9) and (10) above, the suggested ramifications do not exist. If the Member has genuine concerns that any Government Agency has not complied with procurement polices, he can lodge a complaint with the Supply Commission. (12) DTF can only address such a question by reiterating that the procurement reform program has been successful in helping agencies to improve their procurement practices and meet their business requirements more efficiently and effectively.
(12) DTF can only address such a question by reiterating that the procurement reform program has been successful in helping agencies to improve their procurement practices and meet their business requirements more efficiently and effectively.
(c) who is responsible for each and every discrepancy?
The estimated cost of the procurement reforms was outlined in the Business Solutions and Implementation Plan - which was published on the Department of Treasury and Finance's (DTF) website in 2004. The estimated savings were also outlined in that report, as was the net present value over the first five years. The benefits realisation report for 2004-05 focused on comparing the savings achieved with the savings forecast in the Business Solutions and Implementation Plan. The DTF has been separately funded for the cost of the reform program. The actual cost of implementation is running below the original estimate (to date), and is expected to be within the original cost estimate of $26 million over the five-year program. The cost to agencies for transition and implementation has been estimated by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) at around $2 million per annum - which is a very minor amount when compared with the overall savings benefit (less than 2% of the savings). (2) The OAG has undertaken a performance examination which assessed the implementation and savings achieved from procurement reforms during 2004-05. The OAG found that the DTF's estimate of the $47 million in savings achieved by Government agencies is reasonable. (3) No. See (1) above. (4) The DTF has a budget of $22.6 million for procurement reforms over the next four years. After adding the OAG's estimate of $8 million for agency transition and implementation, the total cost is expected to be around $30.6 million over the next four years. In the same period, the harvested savings will total $471 million. (5) In future benefits realisation reports, estimates of both the savings and costs will be included, and a net present value calculated. (6) No. Value for money remains the key driver of procurement. (7) I am aware that agencies do not have comprehensive procurement data, and the procurement and shared corporate services reforms are working to address this issue. The OAG found that the DTF's estimates of the savings that agencies achieved through procurement reform in 2004-05 were reasonable. (8) While all agencies may not have complete information on their procurement savings, they have sound information on prices paid and consumption levels. In fact, each year agencies report to the State Supply Commission (SSC) on their spend patterns against a large number of categories. This is published as the "Who Buys What" report on the SSC website. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. (11) As explained in (7), (8), (9) and (10) above, the suggested ramifications do not exist. If the Member has genuine concerns that any Government Agency has not complied with procurement polices, he can lodge a complaint with the Supply Commission. (12) DTF can only address such a question by reiterating that the procurement reform program has been successful in helping agencies to improve their procurement practices and meet their business requirements more efficiently and effectively.
The benefits realisation report for 2004-05 focused on comparing the savings achieved with the savings forecast in the Business Solutions and Implementation Plan. The DTF has been separately funded for the cost of the reform program. The actual cost of implementation is running below the original estimate (to date), and is expected to be within the original cost estimate of $26 million over the five-year program. The cost to agencies for transition and implementation has been estimated by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) at around $2 million per annum - which is a very minor amount when compared with the overall savings benefit (less than 2% of the savings). (2) The OAG has undertaken a performance examination which assessed the implementation and savings achieved from procurement reforms during 2004-05. The OAG found that the DTF's estimate of the $47 million in savings achieved by Government agencies is reasonable. (3) No. See (1) above. (4) The DTF has a budget of $22.6 million for procurement reforms over the next four years. After adding the OAG's estimate of $8 million for agency transition and implementation, the total cost is expected to be around $30.6 million over the next four years. In the same period, the harvested savings will total $471 million. (5) In future benefits realisation reports, estimates of both the savings and costs will be included, and a net present value calculated. (6) No. Value for money remains the key driver of procurement. (7) I am aware that agencies do not have comprehensive procurement data, and the procurement and shared corporate services reforms are working to address this issue. The OAG found that the DTF's estimates of the savings that agencies achieved through procurement reform in 2004-05 were reasonable. (8) While all agencies may not have complete information on their procurement savings, they have sound information on prices paid and consumption levels. In fact, each year agencies report to the State Supply Commission (SSC) on their spend patterns against a large number of categories. This is published as the "Who Buys What" report on the SSC website. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. (11) As explained in (7), (8), (9) and (10) above, the suggested ramifications do not exist. If the Member has genuine concerns that any Government Agency has not complied with procurement polices, he can lodge a complaint with the Supply Commission. (12) DTF can only address such a question by reiterating that the procurement reform program has been successful in helping agencies to improve their procurement practices and meet their business requirements more efficiently and effectively.
The DTF has been separately funded for the cost of the reform program. The actual cost of implementation is running below the original estimate (to date), and is expected to be within the original cost estimate of $26 million over the five-year program. The cost to agencies for transition and implementation has been estimated by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) at around $2 million per annum - which is a very minor amount when compared with the overall savings benefit (less than 2% of the savings). (2) The OAG has undertaken a performance examination which assessed the implementation and savings achieved from procurement reforms during 2004-05. The OAG found that the DTF's estimate of the $47 million in savings achieved by Government agencies is reasonable. (3) No. See (1) above. (4) The DTF has a budget of $22.6 million for procurement reforms over the next four years. After adding the OAG's estimate of $8 million for agency transition and implementation, the total cost is expected to be around $30.6 million over the next four years. In the same period, the harvested savings will total $471 million. (5) In future benefits realisation reports, estimates of both the savings and costs will be included, and a net present value calculated. (6) No. Value for money remains the key driver of procurement. (7) I am aware that agencies do not have comprehensive procurement data, and the procurement and shared corporate services reforms are working to address this issue. The OAG found that the DTF's estimates of the savings that agencies achieved through procurement reform in 2004-05 were reasonable. (8) While all agencies may not have complete information on their procurement savings, they have sound information on prices paid and consumption levels. In fact, each year agencies report to the State Supply Commission (SSC) on their spend patterns against a large number of categories. This is published as the "Who Buys What" report on the SSC website. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. (11) As explained in (7), (8), (9) and (10) above, the suggested ramifications do not exist. If the Member has genuine concerns that any Government Agency has not complied with procurement polices, he can lodge a complaint with the Supply Commission. (12) DTF can only address such a question by reiterating that the procurement reform program has been successful in helping agencies to improve their procurement practices and meet their business requirements more efficiently and effectively.
The cost to agencies for transition and implementation has been estimated by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) at around $2 million per annum - which is a very minor amount when compared with the overall savings benefit (less than 2% of the savings). (2) The OAG has undertaken a performance examination which assessed the implementation and savings achieved from procurement reforms during 2004-05. The OAG found that the DTF's estimate of the $47 million in savings achieved by Government agencies is reasonable. (3) No. See (1) above. (4) The DTF has a budget of $22.6 million for procurement reforms over the next four years. After adding the OAG's estimate of $8 million for agency transition and implementation, the total cost is expected to be around $30.6 million over the next four years. In the same period, the harvested savings will total $471 million. (5) In future benefits realisation reports, estimates of both the savings and costs will be included, and a net present value calculated. (6) No. Value for money remains the key driver of procurement. (7) I am aware that agencies do not have comprehensive procurement data, and the procurement and shared corporate services reforms are working to address this issue. The OAG found that the DTF's estimates of the savings that agencies achieved through procurement reform in 2004-05 were reasonable. (8) While all agencies may not have complete information on their procurement savings, they have sound information on prices paid and consumption levels. In fact, each year agencies report to the State Supply Commission (SSC) on their spend patterns against a large number of categories. This is published as the "Who Buys What" report on the SSC website. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. (11) As explained in (7), (8), (9) and (10) above, the suggested ramifications do not exist. If the Member has genuine concerns that any Government Agency has not complied with procurement polices, he can lodge a complaint with the Supply Commission. (12) DTF can only address such a question by reiterating that the procurement reform program has been successful in helping agencies to improve their procurement practices and meet their business requirements more efficiently and effectively.
(2) The OAG has undertaken a performance examination which assessed the implementation and savings achieved from procurement reforms during 2004-05. The OAG found that the DTF's estimate of the $47 million in savings achieved by Government agencies is reasonable. (3) No. See (1) above. (4) The DTF has a budget of $22.6 million for procurement reforms over the next four years. After adding the OAG's estimate of $8 million for agency transition and implementation, the total cost is expected to be around $30.6 million over the next four years. In the same period, the harvested savings will total $471 million. (5) In future benefits realisation reports, estimates of both the savings and costs will be included, and a net present value calculated. (6) No. Value for money remains the key driver of procurement. (7) I am aware that agencies do not have comprehensive procurement data, and the procurement and shared corporate services reforms are working to address this issue. The OAG found that the DTF's estimates of the savings that agencies achieved through procurement reform in 2004-05 were reasonable. (8) While all agencies may not have complete information on their procurement savings, they have sound information on prices paid and consumption levels. In fact, each year agencies report to the State Supply Commission (SSC) on their spend patterns against a large number of categories. This is published as the "Who Buys What" report on the SSC website. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. (11) As explained in (7), (8), (9) and (10) above, the suggested ramifications do not exist. If the Member has genuine concerns that any Government Agency has not complied with procurement polices, he can lodge a complaint with the Supply Commission. (12) DTF can only address such a question by reiterating that the procurement reform program has been successful in helping agencies to improve their procurement practices and meet their business requirements more efficiently and effectively.
(3) No. See (1) above. (4) The DTF has a budget of $22.6 million for procurement reforms over the next four years. After adding the OAG's estimate of $8 million for agency transition and implementation, the total cost is expected to be around $30.6 million over the next four years. In the same period, the harvested savings will total $471 million. (5) In future benefits realisation reports, estimates of both the savings and costs will be included, and a net present value calculated. (6) No. Value for money remains the key driver of procurement. (7) I am aware that agencies do not have comprehensive procurement data, and the procurement and shared corporate services reforms are working to address this issue. The OAG found that the DTF's estimates of the savings that agencies achieved through procurement reform in 2004-05 were reasonable. (8) While all agencies may not have complete information on their procurement savings, they have sound information on prices paid and consumption levels. In fact, each year agencies report to the State Supply Commission (SSC) on their spend patterns against a large number of categories. This is published as the "Who Buys What" report on the SSC website. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. (11) As explained in (7), (8), (9) and (10) above, the suggested ramifications do not exist. If the Member has genuine concerns that any Government Agency has not complied with procurement polices, he can lodge a complaint with the Supply Commission. (12) DTF can only address such a question by reiterating that the procurement reform program has been successful in helping agencies to improve their procurement practices and meet their business requirements more efficiently and effectively.
(4) The DTF has a budget of $22.6 million for procurement reforms over the next four years. After adding the OAG's estimate of $8 million for agency transition and implementation, the total cost is expected to be around $30.6 million over the next four years. In the same period, the harvested savings will total $471 million. (5) In future benefits realisation reports, estimates of both the savings and costs will be included, and a net present value calculated. (6) No. Value for money remains the key driver of procurement. (7) I am aware that agencies do not have comprehensive procurement data, and the procurement and shared corporate services reforms are working to address this issue. The OAG found that the DTF's estimates of the savings that agencies achieved through procurement reform in 2004-05 were reasonable. (8) While all agencies may not have complete information on their procurement savings, they have sound information on prices paid and consumption levels. In fact, each year agencies report to the State Supply Commission (SSC) on their spend patterns against a large number of categories. This is published as the "Who Buys What" report on the SSC website. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. (11) As explained in (7), (8), (9) and (10) above, the suggested ramifications do not exist. If the Member has genuine concerns that any Government Agency has not complied with procurement polices, he can lodge a complaint with the Supply Commission. (12) DTF can only address such a question by reiterating that the procurement reform program has been successful in helping agencies to improve their procurement practices and meet their business requirements more efficiently and effectively.
After adding the OAG's estimate of $8 million for agency transition and implementation, the total cost is expected to be around $30.6 million over the next four years. In the same period, the harvested savings will total $471 million. (5) In future benefits realisation reports, estimates of both the savings and costs will be included, and a net present value calculated. (6) No. Value for money remains the key driver of procurement. (7) I am aware that agencies do not have comprehensive procurement data, and the procurement and shared corporate services reforms are working to address this issue. The OAG found that the DTF's estimates of the savings that agencies achieved through procurement reform in 2004-05 were reasonable. (8) While all agencies may not have complete information on their procurement savings, they have sound information on prices paid and consumption levels. In fact, each year agencies report to the State Supply Commission (SSC) on their spend patterns against a large number of categories. This is published as the "Who Buys What" report on the SSC website. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. (11) As explained in (7), (8), (9) and (10) above, the suggested ramifications do not exist. If the Member has genuine concerns that any Government Agency has not complied with procurement polices, he can lodge a complaint with the Supply Commission. (12) DTF can only address such a question by reiterating that the procurement reform program has been successful in helping agencies to improve their procurement practices and meet their business requirements more efficiently and effectively.
In the same period, the harvested savings will total $471 million. (5) In future benefits realisation reports, estimates of both the savings and costs will be included, and a net present value calculated. (6) No. Value for money remains the key driver of procurement. (7) I am aware that agencies do not have comprehensive procurement data, and the procurement and shared corporate services reforms are working to address this issue. The OAG found that the DTF's estimates of the savings that agencies achieved through procurement reform in 2004-05 were reasonable. (8) While all agencies may not have complete information on their procurement savings, they have sound information on prices paid and consumption levels. In fact, each year agencies report to the State Supply Commission (SSC) on their spend patterns against a large number of categories. This is published as the "Who Buys What" report on the SSC website. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. (11) As explained in (7), (8), (9) and (10) above, the suggested ramifications do not exist. If the Member has genuine concerns that any Government Agency has not complied with procurement polices, he can lodge a complaint with the Supply Commission. (12) DTF can only address such a question by reiterating that the procurement reform program has been successful in helping agencies to improve their procurement practices and meet their business requirements more efficiently and effectively.
(5) In future benefits realisation reports, estimates of both the savings and costs will be included, and a net present value calculated. (6) No. Value for money remains the key driver of procurement. (7) I am aware that agencies do not have comprehensive procurement data, and the procurement and shared corporate services reforms are working to address this issue. The OAG found that the DTF's estimates of the savings that agencies achieved through procurement reform in 2004-05 were reasonable. (8) While all agencies may not have complete information on their procurement savings, they have sound information on prices paid and consumption levels. In fact, each year agencies report to the State Supply Commission (SSC) on their spend patterns against a large number of categories. This is published as the "Who Buys What" report on the SSC website. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. (11) As explained in (7), (8), (9) and (10) above, the suggested ramifications do not exist. If the Member has genuine concerns that any Government Agency has not complied with procurement polices, he can lodge a complaint with the Supply Commission. (12) DTF can only address such a question by reiterating that the procurement reform program has been successful in helping agencies to improve their procurement practices and meet their business requirements more efficiently and effectively.
(6) No. Value for money remains the key driver of procurement. (7) I am aware that agencies do not have comprehensive procurement data, and the procurement and shared corporate services reforms are working to address this issue. The OAG found that the DTF's estimates of the savings that agencies achieved through procurement reform in 2004-05 were reasonable. (8) While all agencies may not have complete information on their procurement savings, they have sound information on prices paid and consumption levels. In fact, each year agencies report to the State Supply Commission (SSC) on their spend patterns against a large number of categories. This is published as the "Who Buys What" report on the SSC website. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. (11) As explained in (7), (8), (9) and (10) above, the suggested ramifications do not exist. If the Member has genuine concerns that any Government Agency has not complied with procurement polices, he can lodge a complaint with the Supply Commission. (12) DTF can only address such a question by reiterating that the procurement reform program has been successful in helping agencies to improve their procurement practices and meet their business requirements more efficiently and effectively.
(7) I am aware that agencies do not have comprehensive procurement data, and the procurement and shared corporate services reforms are working to address this issue. The OAG found that the DTF's estimates of the savings that agencies achieved through procurement reform in 2004-05 were reasonable. (8) While all agencies may not have complete information on their procurement savings, they have sound information on prices paid and consumption levels. In fact, each year agencies report to the State Supply Commission (SSC) on their spend patterns against a large number of categories. This is published as the "Who Buys What" report on the SSC website. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. (11) As explained in (7), (8), (9) and (10) above, the suggested ramifications do not exist. If the Member has genuine concerns that any Government Agency has not complied with procurement polices, he can lodge a complaint with the Supply Commission. (12) DTF can only address such a question by reiterating that the procurement reform program has been successful in helping agencies to improve their procurement practices and meet their business requirements more efficiently and effectively.
The OAG found that the DTF's estimates of the savings that agencies achieved through procurement reform in 2004-05 were reasonable. (8) While all agencies may not have complete information on their procurement savings, they have sound information on prices paid and consumption levels. In fact, each year agencies report to the State Supply Commission (SSC) on their spend patterns against a large number of categories. This is published as the "Who Buys What" report on the SSC website. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. (11) As explained in (7), (8), (9) and (10) above, the suggested ramifications do not exist. If the Member has genuine concerns that any Government Agency has not complied with procurement polices, he can lodge a complaint with the Supply Commission. (12) DTF can only address such a question by reiterating that the procurement reform program has been successful in helping agencies to improve their procurement practices and meet their business requirements more efficiently and effectively.
(8) While all agencies may not have complete information on their procurement savings, they have sound information on prices paid and consumption levels. In fact, each year agencies report to the State Supply Commission (SSC) on their spend patterns against a large number of categories. This is published as the "Who Buys What" report on the SSC website. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. (11) As explained in (7), (8), (9) and (10) above, the suggested ramifications do not exist. If the Member has genuine concerns that any Government Agency has not complied with procurement polices, he can lodge a complaint with the Supply Commission. (12) DTF can only address such a question by reiterating that the procurement reform program has been successful in helping agencies to improve their procurement practices and meet their business requirements more efficiently and effectively.
In fact, each year agencies report to the State Supply Commission (SSC) on their spend patterns against a large number of categories. This is published as the "Who Buys What" report on the SSC website. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. (11) As explained in (7), (8), (9) and (10) above, the suggested ramifications do not exist. If the Member has genuine concerns that any Government Agency has not complied with procurement polices, he can lodge a complaint with the Supply Commission. (12) DTF can only address such a question by reiterating that the procurement reform program has been successful in helping agencies to improve their procurement practices and meet their business requirements more efficiently and effectively.
(9) Not applicable. (10) No. (11) As explained in (7), (8), (9) and (10) above, the suggested ramifications do not exist. If the Member has genuine concerns that any Government Agency has not complied with procurement polices, he can lodge a complaint with the Supply Commission. (12) DTF can only address such a question by reiterating that the procurement reform program has been successful in helping agencies to improve their procurement practices and meet their business requirements more efficiently and effectively.
(10) No. (11) As explained in (7), (8), (9) and (10) above, the suggested ramifications do not exist. If the Member has genuine concerns that any Government Agency has not complied with procurement polices, he can lodge a complaint with the Supply Commission. (12) DTF can only address such a question by reiterating that the procurement reform program has been successful in helping agencies to improve their procurement practices and meet their business requirements more efficiently and effectively.
(11) As explained in (7), (8), (9) and (10) above, the suggested ramifications do not exist. If the Member has genuine concerns that any Government Agency has not complied with procurement polices, he can lodge a complaint with the Supply Commission. (12) DTF can only address such a question by reiterating that the procurement reform program has been successful in helping agencies to improve their procurement practices and meet their business requirements more efficiently and effectively.
(12) DTF can only address such a question by reiterating that the procurement reform program has been successful in helping agencies to improve their procurement practices and meet their business requirements more efficiently and effectively.
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