❓ A WA parliamentary question probes the government's funding increase for community service providers, specifically whether local governments receive this funding and the potential cost-shifting implications. The government denies cost-shifting, stating local governments can negotiate sustainable prices.
AnsweredQoN 8303Legislative Assembly
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In relation to the Government's announced two-stage increase in funding for community service providers (of 15 per cent and then 10 per cent over the years 2011–2012 and 2012–2013) as part of their new Delivering Community Services in Partnership policy, I ask:
(a) does the Government provide this funding increase to local governments who provide those services under contract, and if not, why not;
(b) which local governments provide these services to those in need; and
(c) if no to (a), what are the cost savings to the Government through this cost-shift to local government?
(a) does the Government provide this funding increase to local governments who provide those services under contract, and if not, why not;
(b) which local governments provide these services to those in need; and
(c) if no to (a), what are the cost savings to the Government through this cost-shift to local government?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
13 September 2012
Response time
37 days
The
Department of Treasury
advises:
(a) No. The additional funding allocated in the 2011-12 Budget was specifically targeted at the not-for-profit sector to address a shortfall in the amount paid by the Western Australian Government for the human services it provides on behalf of the Government.
(b) Data provided by government agencies in 2011, show there are 48 local government authorities which have human service contracts with the Government.
(c) There is no cost shifting to local government authorities as they are included in the new contracting arrangements and can negotiate sustainable prices for the delivery of human services.
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Department of Treasury
advises:
(a) No. The additional funding allocated in the 2011-12 Budget was specifically targeted at the not-for-profit sector to address a shortfall in the amount paid by the Western Australian Government for the human services it provides on behalf of the Government.
(b) Data provided by government agencies in 2011, show there are 48 local government authorities which have human service contracts with the Government.
(c) There is no cost shifting to local government authorities as they are included in the new contracting arrangements and can negotiate sustainable prices for the delivery of human services.
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