❓ Hon Ray Halligan asks the Deputy Premier about outstanding creditor payments for departments and agencies within their portfolio. The response details amounts, numbers of creditors outstanding for over 120 days, and measures taken to expedite payments.
AnsweredQoN 4549Legislative Council
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For each Department and Agency within the Deputy Premier’s portfolio, will the Deputy Premier provide from each Department and Agency financial system -
(1) The amount and number of creditors outstanding for greater than 120 days, as at 31 December 2006?
(2) What measures, if any, have been taken in the period between 1 July 2006 and 31 December 2006 to expedite payments to creditors?
(1) The amount and number of creditors outstanding for greater than 120 days, as at 31 December 2006?
(2) What measures, if any, have been taken in the period between 1 July 2006 and 31 December 2006 to expedite payments to creditors?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
1 May 2007
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Deputy Premier
Response time
42 days
(1) $2,910.84 - 2 creditors (2) The Department of the Industry and Resources makes every effort to pay creditors within 30 days, however, there are circumstances under which this is not possible. Examples, which cover the above outstanding creditors, are: Late invoices 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. Early Invoices Some creditors submit invoices prior to goods or services being fully provided. 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 Treasury and Finance (1) $0 and nil. (2) Not applicable. Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2) Invoices continue to be recorded and monitored to ensure payment within 30 days. Office of Native Title (a) Nil; (b) not applicable - all payments to creditors are made within 30 days of receipt of invoices in accordance with TI 323 of the Financial Management Act 2006. Office of the Auditor General (1) $178 from One Creditor outstanding greater than 120 days and at 31 December 2006 (2) The Office followed up on outstanding invoices through statements received. Telephone enquiries regarding outstanding amounts are investigated and appropriate action is taken to expedite the payment soon after. State Supply Commission (1) Amount - Nil. Number - 0 (2) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable.
(2) The Department of the Industry and Resources makes every effort to pay creditors within 30 days, however, there are circumstances under which this is not possible. Examples, which cover the above outstanding creditors, are: Late invoices 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. Early Invoices Some creditors submit invoices prior to goods or services being fully provided. 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 Treasury and Finance (1) $0 and nil. (2) Not applicable. Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2) Invoices continue to be recorded and monitored to ensure payment within 30 days. Office of Native Title (a) Nil; (b) not applicable - all payments to creditors are made within 30 days of receipt of invoices in accordance with TI 323 of the Financial Management Act 2006. Office of the Auditor General (1) $178 from One Creditor outstanding greater than 120 days and at 31 December 2006 (2) The Office followed up on outstanding invoices through statements received. Telephone enquiries regarding outstanding amounts are investigated and appropriate action is taken to expedite the payment soon after. State Supply Commission (1) Amount - Nil. Number - 0 (2) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable.
Department of Treasury and Finance (1) $0 and nil. (2) Not applicable. Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2) Invoices continue to be recorded and monitored to ensure payment within 30 days. Office of Native Title (a) Nil; (b) not applicable - all payments to creditors are made within 30 days of receipt of invoices in accordance with TI 323 of the Financial Management Act 2006. Office of the Auditor General (1) $178 from One Creditor outstanding greater than 120 days and at 31 December 2006 (2) The Office followed up on outstanding invoices through statements received. Telephone enquiries regarding outstanding amounts are investigated and appropriate action is taken to expedite the payment soon after. State Supply Commission (1) Amount - Nil. Number - 0 (2) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable.
(1) $0 and nil. (2) Not applicable. Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2) Invoices continue to be recorded and monitored to ensure payment within 30 days. Office of Native Title (a) Nil; (b) not applicable - all payments to creditors are made within 30 days of receipt of invoices in accordance with TI 323 of the Financial Management Act 2006. Office of the Auditor General (1) $178 from One Creditor outstanding greater than 120 days and at 31 December 2006 (2) The Office followed up on outstanding invoices through statements received. Telephone enquiries regarding outstanding amounts are investigated and appropriate action is taken to expedite the payment soon after. State Supply Commission (1) Amount - Nil. Number - 0 (2) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable.
(2) Not applicable. Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2) Invoices continue to be recorded and monitored to ensure payment within 30 days. Office of Native Title (a) Nil; (b) not applicable - all payments to creditors are made within 30 days of receipt of invoices in accordance with TI 323 of the Financial Management Act 2006. Office of the Auditor General (1) $178 from One Creditor outstanding greater than 120 days and at 31 December 2006 (2) The Office followed up on outstanding invoices through statements received. Telephone enquiries regarding outstanding amounts are investigated and appropriate action is taken to expedite the payment soon after. State Supply Commission (1) Amount - Nil. Number - 0 (2) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable.
Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2) Invoices continue to be recorded and monitored to ensure payment within 30 days. Office of Native Title (a) Nil; (b) not applicable - all payments to creditors are made within 30 days of receipt of invoices in accordance with TI 323 of the Financial Management Act 2006. Office of the Auditor General (1) $178 from One Creditor outstanding greater than 120 days and at 31 December 2006 (2) The Office followed up on outstanding invoices through statements received. Telephone enquiries regarding outstanding amounts are investigated and appropriate action is taken to expedite the payment soon after. State Supply Commission (1) Amount - Nil. Number - 0 (2) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable.
(1) Nil (2) Invoices continue to be recorded and monitored to ensure payment within 30 days. Office of Native Title (a) Nil; (b) not applicable - all payments to creditors are made within 30 days of receipt of invoices in accordance with TI 323 of the Financial Management Act 2006. Office of the Auditor General (1) $178 from One Creditor outstanding greater than 120 days and at 31 December 2006 (2) The Office followed up on outstanding invoices through statements received. Telephone enquiries regarding outstanding amounts are investigated and appropriate action is taken to expedite the payment soon after. State Supply Commission (1) Amount - Nil. Number - 0 (2) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable.
(2) Invoices continue to be recorded and monitored to ensure payment within 30 days. Office of Native Title (a) Nil; (b) not applicable - all payments to creditors are made within 30 days of receipt of invoices in accordance with TI 323 of the Financial Management Act 2006. Office of the Auditor General (1) $178 from One Creditor outstanding greater than 120 days and at 31 December 2006 (2) The Office followed up on outstanding invoices through statements received. Telephone enquiries regarding outstanding amounts are investigated and appropriate action is taken to expedite the payment soon after. State Supply Commission (1) Amount - Nil. Number - 0 (2) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable.
Office of Native Title (a) Nil; (b) not applicable - all payments to creditors are made within 30 days of receipt of invoices in accordance with TI 323 of the Financial Management Act 2006. Office of the Auditor General (1) $178 from One Creditor outstanding greater than 120 days and at 31 December 2006 (2) The Office followed up on outstanding invoices through statements received. Telephone enquiries regarding outstanding amounts are investigated and appropriate action is taken to expedite the payment soon after. State Supply Commission (1) Amount - Nil. Number - 0 (2) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable.
(a) Nil; (b) not applicable - all payments to creditors are made within 30 days of receipt of invoices in accordance with TI 323 of the Financial Management Act 2006. Office of the Auditor General (1) $178 from One Creditor outstanding greater than 120 days and at 31 December 2006 (2) The Office followed up on outstanding invoices through statements received. Telephone enquiries regarding outstanding amounts are investigated and appropriate action is taken to expedite the payment soon after. State Supply Commission (1) Amount - Nil. Number - 0 (2) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable.
(b) not applicable - all payments to creditors are made within 30 days of receipt of invoices in accordance with TI 323 of the Financial Management Act 2006. Office of the Auditor General (1) $178 from One Creditor outstanding greater than 120 days and at 31 December 2006 (2) The Office followed up on outstanding invoices through statements received. Telephone enquiries regarding outstanding amounts are investigated and appropriate action is taken to expedite the payment soon after. State Supply Commission (1) Amount - Nil. Number - 0 (2) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable.
Office of the Auditor General (1) $178 from One Creditor outstanding greater than 120 days and at 31 December 2006 (2) The Office followed up on outstanding invoices through statements received. Telephone enquiries regarding outstanding amounts are investigated and appropriate action is taken to expedite the payment soon after. State Supply Commission (1) Amount - Nil. Number - 0 (2) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable.
(1) $178 from One Creditor outstanding greater than 120 days and at 31 December 2006 (2) The Office followed up on outstanding invoices through statements received. Telephone enquiries regarding outstanding amounts are investigated and appropriate action is taken to expedite the payment soon after. State Supply Commission (1) Amount - Nil. Number - 0 (2) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable.
(2) The Office followed up on outstanding invoices through statements received. Telephone enquiries regarding outstanding amounts are investigated and appropriate action is taken to expedite the payment soon after. State Supply Commission (1) Amount - Nil. Number - 0 (2) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable.
State Supply Commission (1) Amount - Nil. Number - 0 (2) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable.
(1) Amount - Nil. Number - 0 (2) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable.
(2) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable.
WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable.
(1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable.
(2) Not Applicable.
(2) The Department of the Industry and Resources makes every effort to pay creditors within 30 days, however, there are circumstances under which this is not possible. Examples, which cover the above outstanding creditors, are: Late invoices 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. Early Invoices Some creditors submit invoices prior to goods or services being fully provided. 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 Treasury and Finance (1) $0 and nil. (2) Not applicable. Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2) Invoices continue to be recorded and monitored to ensure payment within 30 days. Office of Native Title (a) Nil; (b) not applicable - all payments to creditors are made within 30 days of receipt of invoices in accordance with TI 323 of the Financial Management Act 2006. Office of the Auditor General (1) $178 from One Creditor outstanding greater than 120 days and at 31 December 2006 (2) The Office followed up on outstanding invoices through statements received. Telephone enquiries regarding outstanding amounts are investigated and appropriate action is taken to expedite the payment soon after. State Supply Commission (1) Amount - Nil. Number - 0 (2) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable.
Department of Treasury and Finance (1) $0 and nil. (2) Not applicable. Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2) Invoices continue to be recorded and monitored to ensure payment within 30 days. Office of Native Title (a) Nil; (b) not applicable - all payments to creditors are made within 30 days of receipt of invoices in accordance with TI 323 of the Financial Management Act 2006. Office of the Auditor General (1) $178 from One Creditor outstanding greater than 120 days and at 31 December 2006 (2) The Office followed up on outstanding invoices through statements received. Telephone enquiries regarding outstanding amounts are investigated and appropriate action is taken to expedite the payment soon after. State Supply Commission (1) Amount - Nil. Number - 0 (2) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable.
(1) $0 and nil. (2) Not applicable. Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2) Invoices continue to be recorded and monitored to ensure payment within 30 days. Office of Native Title (a) Nil; (b) not applicable - all payments to creditors are made within 30 days of receipt of invoices in accordance with TI 323 of the Financial Management Act 2006. Office of the Auditor General (1) $178 from One Creditor outstanding greater than 120 days and at 31 December 2006 (2) The Office followed up on outstanding invoices through statements received. Telephone enquiries regarding outstanding amounts are investigated and appropriate action is taken to expedite the payment soon after. State Supply Commission (1) Amount - Nil. Number - 0 (2) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable.
(2) Not applicable. Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2) Invoices continue to be recorded and monitored to ensure payment within 30 days. Office of Native Title (a) Nil; (b) not applicable - all payments to creditors are made within 30 days of receipt of invoices in accordance with TI 323 of the Financial Management Act 2006. Office of the Auditor General (1) $178 from One Creditor outstanding greater than 120 days and at 31 December 2006 (2) The Office followed up on outstanding invoices through statements received. Telephone enquiries regarding outstanding amounts are investigated and appropriate action is taken to expedite the payment soon after. State Supply Commission (1) Amount - Nil. Number - 0 (2) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable.
Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2) Invoices continue to be recorded and monitored to ensure payment within 30 days. Office of Native Title (a) Nil; (b) not applicable - all payments to creditors are made within 30 days of receipt of invoices in accordance with TI 323 of the Financial Management Act 2006. Office of the Auditor General (1) $178 from One Creditor outstanding greater than 120 days and at 31 December 2006 (2) The Office followed up on outstanding invoices through statements received. Telephone enquiries regarding outstanding amounts are investigated and appropriate action is taken to expedite the payment soon after. State Supply Commission (1) Amount - Nil. Number - 0 (2) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable.
(1) Nil (2) Invoices continue to be recorded and monitored to ensure payment within 30 days. Office of Native Title (a) Nil; (b) not applicable - all payments to creditors are made within 30 days of receipt of invoices in accordance with TI 323 of the Financial Management Act 2006. Office of the Auditor General (1) $178 from One Creditor outstanding greater than 120 days and at 31 December 2006 (2) The Office followed up on outstanding invoices through statements received. Telephone enquiries regarding outstanding amounts are investigated and appropriate action is taken to expedite the payment soon after. State Supply Commission (1) Amount - Nil. Number - 0 (2) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable.
(2) Invoices continue to be recorded and monitored to ensure payment within 30 days. Office of Native Title (a) Nil; (b) not applicable - all payments to creditors are made within 30 days of receipt of invoices in accordance with TI 323 of the Financial Management Act 2006. Office of the Auditor General (1) $178 from One Creditor outstanding greater than 120 days and at 31 December 2006 (2) The Office followed up on outstanding invoices through statements received. Telephone enquiries regarding outstanding amounts are investigated and appropriate action is taken to expedite the payment soon after. State Supply Commission (1) Amount - Nil. Number - 0 (2) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable.
Office of Native Title (a) Nil; (b) not applicable - all payments to creditors are made within 30 days of receipt of invoices in accordance with TI 323 of the Financial Management Act 2006. Office of the Auditor General (1) $178 from One Creditor outstanding greater than 120 days and at 31 December 2006 (2) The Office followed up on outstanding invoices through statements received. Telephone enquiries regarding outstanding amounts are investigated and appropriate action is taken to expedite the payment soon after. State Supply Commission (1) Amount - Nil. Number - 0 (2) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable.
(a) Nil; (b) not applicable - all payments to creditors are made within 30 days of receipt of invoices in accordance with TI 323 of the Financial Management Act 2006. Office of the Auditor General (1) $178 from One Creditor outstanding greater than 120 days and at 31 December 2006 (2) The Office followed up on outstanding invoices through statements received. Telephone enquiries regarding outstanding amounts are investigated and appropriate action is taken to expedite the payment soon after. State Supply Commission (1) Amount - Nil. Number - 0 (2) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable.
(b) not applicable - all payments to creditors are made within 30 days of receipt of invoices in accordance with TI 323 of the Financial Management Act 2006. Office of the Auditor General (1) $178 from One Creditor outstanding greater than 120 days and at 31 December 2006 (2) The Office followed up on outstanding invoices through statements received. Telephone enquiries regarding outstanding amounts are investigated and appropriate action is taken to expedite the payment soon after. State Supply Commission (1) Amount - Nil. Number - 0 (2) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable.
Office of the Auditor General (1) $178 from One Creditor outstanding greater than 120 days and at 31 December 2006 (2) The Office followed up on outstanding invoices through statements received. Telephone enquiries regarding outstanding amounts are investigated and appropriate action is taken to expedite the payment soon after. State Supply Commission (1) Amount - Nil. Number - 0 (2) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable.
(1) $178 from One Creditor outstanding greater than 120 days and at 31 December 2006 (2) The Office followed up on outstanding invoices through statements received. Telephone enquiries regarding outstanding amounts are investigated and appropriate action is taken to expedite the payment soon after. State Supply Commission (1) Amount - Nil. Number - 0 (2) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable.
(2) The Office followed up on outstanding invoices through statements received. Telephone enquiries regarding outstanding amounts are investigated and appropriate action is taken to expedite the payment soon after. State Supply Commission (1) Amount - Nil. Number - 0 (2) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable.
State Supply Commission (1) Amount - Nil. Number - 0 (2) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable.
(1) Amount - Nil. Number - 0 (2) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable.
(2) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable.
WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable.
(1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable.
(2) Not Applicable.
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