❓ Question on Notice regarding outstanding creditor payments across various WA government departments as of June 30, 2007, seeking a breakdown by payment timeframe. The answer provides a detailed breakdown by department and explains potential reasons for delays.
AnsweredQoN 2553Legislative Assembly
Asked
14 August 2007
Member
Portfolio
Attorney General; Minister for Health; Electoral Affairs
QuestionView source ↗
(a) what was the amount and number of creditors outstanding for less than or equal to 30 days as at 30 June 2007;
(b) what was the amount and number of creditors outstanding for less than or equal to 60 days as at 30 June 2007;
(c) what was the amount and number of creditors outstanding for less than or equal to 90 days as at 30 June 2007;
(d) what was the amount and number of creditors outstanding for less than or equal to 120 days as at 30 June 2007; and
(e) what was the amount and number of creditors outstanding more than 120 days as at 30 June 2007?
(b) what was the amount and number of creditors outstanding for less than or equal to 60 days as at 30 June 2007;
(c) what was the amount and number of creditors outstanding for less than or equal to 90 days as at 30 June 2007;
(d) what was the amount and number of creditors outstanding for less than or equal to 120 days as at 30 June 2007; and
(e) what was the amount and number of creditors outstanding more than 120 days as at 30 June 2007?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
18 September 2007
Response time
35 days
Agencies and departments make every effort to pay creditors within 30 days; however, there are circumstances under which this is not possible. Examples, which are reflected in the figures provided below are:
Late billing
Some creditors do not submit invoices for more than 30 days after the goods or services are supplied. The date recorded in the finance system is the date of the invoice (not the date the invoice is received) and therefore such invoices will appear as outstanding for more than 30 days even if they are paid on the day they are received.
Accounts in dispute
Accounts are not approved for payment until any dispute is resolved.
Grant payments
Grant payments are not made until the Department is satisfied that any required milestones have been met. This can cause delays in payment.
Misdirected invoices
Payment can be delayed if invoices are incorrectly addressed.
DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
At 30 June 2007 there was $8,898,312 owing to 423 creditors.
(a) $8,831,299
(b) $46,623
(c) $3,398
(d) $12,913
(e) $4,079
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
(a) 22,134 invoices valued at $42,816,043
(b) 25,663 invoices valued at $49,116,502
(c) 25,849 invoices valued at $49,481,072
(d) 25,963 invoices valued at $49,589,209
(e) 220 invoices valued at $107,323
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS
At 30 June 2007 there was $605,309 owing to 48 creditors.
(a) $593,317
(b) $10,734
(c) Nil
(d) Nil
(e) $1,258
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION
At 30 June 2007 there was $84,020 owing to 23 creditors.
(a) $82,655
(b) $599
(c) $766
(d) Nil
(e) Nil
LAW REFORM COMMISSION
At 30 June 2007 there was $33,548 owing to one creditor.
(a) $33,548
(b) Nil
(c) Nil
(d) Nil
(e) Nil
LEGAL AID WA
(a) The number of creditors for this period was 68 - amount owing was $364,813.85.
(b) The number of creditors for this period was 4 - amount owing was $9,442.83.
(c) The number of creditors for this period was 1 - amount owing was $145.45.
(d) Nil.
(e) The number of creditors for this period was 2 - amount owing was $201.55.
LEGAL COSTS COMMITTEE
At 30 June 2007 there was $103 owing to one creditor.
(a) $50
(b) $53
(c) Nil
(d) Nil
(e) Nil
OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW
At 30 June 2007 there was $13,000 owing to one creditor.
(a) $13,000.
(b) Nil
(c) Nil
(d) Nil
(e) Nil
OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER
At 30 June 2007 there was $31,525 owing to two creditors.
(a) $30,512
(b) $1,013
(c) Nil
(d) Nil
(e) Nil
W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION
(a) The number of creditors for this period was 32 - amount owing was $217,000.
(b)-(e) Nil.
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Late billing
Some creditors do not submit invoices for more than 30 days after the goods or services are supplied. The date recorded in the finance system is the date of the invoice (not the date the invoice is received) and therefore such invoices will appear as outstanding for more than 30 days even if they are paid on the day they are received.
Accounts in dispute
Accounts are not approved for payment until any dispute is resolved.
Grant payments
Grant payments are not made until the Department is satisfied that any required milestones have been met. This can cause delays in payment.
Misdirected invoices
Payment can be delayed if invoices are incorrectly addressed.
DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
At 30 June 2007 there was $8,898,312 owing to 423 creditors.
(a) $8,831,299
(b) $46,623
(c) $3,398
(d) $12,913
(e) $4,079
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
(a) 22,134 invoices valued at $42,816,043
(b) 25,663 invoices valued at $49,116,502
(c) 25,849 invoices valued at $49,481,072
(d) 25,963 invoices valued at $49,589,209
(e) 220 invoices valued at $107,323
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS
At 30 June 2007 there was $605,309 owing to 48 creditors.
(a) $593,317
(b) $10,734
(c) Nil
(d) Nil
(e) $1,258
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION
At 30 June 2007 there was $84,020 owing to 23 creditors.
(a) $82,655
(b) $599
(c) $766
(d) Nil
(e) Nil
LAW REFORM COMMISSION
At 30 June 2007 there was $33,548 owing to one creditor.
(a) $33,548
(b) Nil
(c) Nil
(d) Nil
(e) Nil
LEGAL AID WA
(a) The number of creditors for this period was 68 - amount owing was $364,813.85.
(b) The number of creditors for this period was 4 - amount owing was $9,442.83.
(c) The number of creditors for this period was 1 - amount owing was $145.45.
(d) Nil.
(e) The number of creditors for this period was 2 - amount owing was $201.55.
LEGAL COSTS COMMITTEE
At 30 June 2007 there was $103 owing to one creditor.
(a) $50
(b) $53
(c) Nil
(d) Nil
(e) Nil
OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW
At 30 June 2007 there was $13,000 owing to one creditor.
(a) $13,000.
(b) Nil
(c) Nil
(d) Nil
(e) Nil
OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER
At 30 June 2007 there was $31,525 owing to two creditors.
(a) $30,512
(b) $1,013
(c) Nil
(d) Nil
(e) Nil
W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION
(a) The number of creditors for this period was 32 - amount owing was $217,000.
(b)-(e) Nil.
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