❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks information on Western Power's provision of motor vehicles and credit cards to executives. The answer reveals no motor vehicles were provided and details credit card usage, highlighting cost savings and alignment with government best practice.
AnsweredQoN 7546Legislative Assembly
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(1) How many executives of Western Power were provided with a motor vehicle in each of the following years, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12 and at what total cost:
(2) How many executives of Western Power were provided with credit card in each of the following years, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12 and what was the total amount charged to these cards?
(2) How many executives of Western Power were provided with credit card in each of the following years, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12 and what was the total amount charged to these cards?
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Answered
2 May 2012
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Energy
Response time
42 days
(1) Nil
(2) [Tabled Paper No.] provides how many executives of Western Power were provided with credit cards in each of the following years, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12 and the total amount charged to these cards (value are inclusive of GST).
In recognition of the significant efficiency and accountability benefits offered by using credit cards as the method of payment, Western Power has increased the proportion of low value, high frequency transactions such as travel and accommodation paid for with credit cards.
The alternative is to use the purchase order process which can cost up-to $19.00 to process the transaction. Western Power estimates that using credit cards has saved $39k in processing payments over the indicated years.
Western Power's use of credit cards is in line with recommended State Government best practice (refer to
http://www.finance.wa.gov.au/cms/content.aspx?id=1873
).
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(2) [Tabled Paper No.] provides how many executives of Western Power were provided with credit cards in each of the following years, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12 and the total amount charged to these cards (value are inclusive of GST).
In recognition of the significant efficiency and accountability benefits offered by using credit cards as the method of payment, Western Power has increased the proportion of low value, high frequency transactions such as travel and accommodation paid for with credit cards.
The alternative is to use the purchase order process which can cost up-to $19.00 to process the transaction. Western Power estimates that using credit cards has saved $39k in processing payments over the indicated years.
Western Power's use of credit cards is in line with recommended State Government best practice (refer to
http://www.finance.wa.gov.au/cms/content.aspx?id=1873
).
Notice: This document is created or edited using unregistered or evaluation copy of rtLib valid for testing or development purposes only. To use it for productive or any other purposes please register it. You may purchase the license on
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