Mr. Wyatt questions the discrepancy between the estimated operating surplus and the inclusion of Capital Works Audit savings in the 2010-11 budget, seeking a breakdown of savings by agency and justification for their omission from the budget.

AnsweredQoN 3301Legislative Assembly
Asked
23 June 2010
Portfolio
Mines and Petroleum; Fisheries; Electoral Affairs

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Page 4 of the
2010-11 Economic and Fiscal Outlook
states that the operating surplus for 2009–2010 is estimated to be $290 million, up from $51 million presented in the Mid-year Review. This amount in the Mid-year Review includes savings of $346.6 million made through the Capital Works Audit. In relation to each agency within the Minister’s portfolio:
(a) what actual savings will be made through the Capital Works Audit in the 2009–2010 year, the 2010–2011 year and each year of the forward estimates; and
(b) why were the actual and estimated actual savings, and estimated savings in each year of the forward estimates, not included in the 2010–2011 State Budget?

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Answered
10 August 2010
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Mines and Petroleum; Fisheries; Electoral Affairs
Response time
48 days
(a) Please refer to Appendix 5 of the 2009-10 Mid-year Review, pages 109-111, for a breakdown by agency of the Capital Works Audit savings.
(b) As part of the 2009-10 Mid-year Review, all Capital Works Audit savings were reflected in agencies' ongoing budget allocations. That is, these savings are now reflected in the base allocation of all relevant agencies. On this basis, there is considered to be no ongoing need to specifically highlight and report Capital Works Audit savings. Having rolled out these savings, the Department of Treasury and Finance's focus is ensuring that agencies operate within their overall approved financial parameters.
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