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❓ This WA parliamentary question seeks to establish the dates of endorsement and approval from the Auditor General, Minister for Police, and Department of Treasury regarding changes to the WA Police's investigation effectiveness tracking methods. The question focuses on transparency and accountability in the implementation of these changes.

AnsweredQoN 3953Legislative Assembly

Asked

21 April 2015

Member

Mr M. McGowan

Portfolio

Police

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I refer to new methods of tracking the effectiveness of Western Australia Police (WA Police) investigations and changes to the previous “sanction rate” system, and ask: (a) on what date was the change endorsed by the Auditor General; (b) was the Auditor General’s endorsement made in writing and if so, on what date was the written endorsement received by WA Police; (c) on what date was the change approved by the Minister for Police; (d) on what date was the change approved by the Department of Treasury; and (e) were the Minister’s or Department of Treasury’s approval for the changes made in writing and, if so, on what dates were the written approvals received by WA Police?

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Answered

16 June 2015

Responded by

Minister for Police

Response time

56 days

(a) 4 November 2013.
(b) Yes. 4 November 2013.
(c) 24 December 2013.
(d) 18 February 2014.
(e) Yes. Minister's written approval was received on 27 December 2013. Department of Treasury's written approval was received on 19 February 2014.

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