❓ A parliamentary question seeks clarification on the extent to which Western Power adheres to State Supply Commission policy, and the Minister's role in encouraging compliance. The Minister's response indicates alignment where appropriate for a corporatised business, with internal audits ensuring probity.
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(1) Did the minister or his staff direct or encourage Western Power to comply with State Supply Commission policy; and, if so, when did this occur and was the direction or encouragement in writing? (2) Does Western Power comply with State Supply Commission policy; and, if not, why not?? (3) If no to part (2), what particular internal audit processes are in place to ensure probity and competitiveness? Hon TOM STEPHENS
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The Minister for Energy has provided the following reply - (1) The minister has encouraged Western Power to continue to embrace the principles embedded in State Supply Commission policy. Western Power has recently reviewed and enhanced its procurement policy to ensure alignment with State Supply Commission policy. This followed a request in writing on 26 July 2001 that Western Power review its adherence to State Supply Commission’s supply policies. (2) Western Power’s procurement policy is aligned with State Supply Commission policy when appropriate for a corporatised business. (3) Western Power’s internal audit group performs regular comprehensive reviews to ensure compliance with Western Power’s procurement policy.
(2) Does Western Power comply with State Supply Commission policy; and, if not, why not?? (3) If no to part (2), what particular internal audit processes are in place to ensure probity and competitiveness? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: The Minister for Energy has provided the following reply - (1) The minister has encouraged Western Power to continue to embrace the principles embedded in State Supply Commission policy. Western Power has recently reviewed and enhanced its procurement policy to ensure alignment with State Supply Commission policy. This followed a request in writing on 26 July 2001 that Western Power review its adherence to State Supply Commission’s supply policies. (2) Western Power’s procurement policy is aligned with State Supply Commission policy when appropriate for a corporatised business. (3) Western Power’s internal audit group performs regular comprehensive reviews to ensure compliance with Western Power’s procurement policy.
(3) If no to part (2), what particular internal audit processes are in place to ensure probity and competitiveness? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: The Minister for Energy has provided the following reply - (1) The minister has encouraged Western Power to continue to embrace the principles embedded in State Supply Commission policy. Western Power has recently reviewed and enhanced its procurement policy to ensure alignment with State Supply Commission policy. This followed a request in writing on 26 July 2001 that Western Power review its adherence to State Supply Commission’s supply policies. (2) Western Power’s procurement policy is aligned with State Supply Commission policy when appropriate for a corporatised business. (3) Western Power’s internal audit group performs regular comprehensive reviews to ensure compliance with Western Power’s procurement policy.
Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: The Minister for Energy has provided the following reply - (1) The minister has encouraged Western Power to continue to embrace the principles embedded in State Supply Commission policy. Western Power has recently reviewed and enhanced its procurement policy to ensure alignment with State Supply Commission policy. This followed a request in writing on 26 July 2001 that Western Power review its adherence to State Supply Commission’s supply policies. (2) Western Power’s procurement policy is aligned with State Supply Commission policy when appropriate for a corporatised business. (3) Western Power’s internal audit group performs regular comprehensive reviews to ensure compliance with Western Power’s procurement policy.
The Minister for Energy has provided the following reply - (1) The minister has encouraged Western Power to continue to embrace the principles embedded in State Supply Commission policy. Western Power has recently reviewed and enhanced its procurement policy to ensure alignment with State Supply Commission policy. This followed a request in writing on 26 July 2001 that Western Power review its adherence to State Supply Commission’s supply policies. (2) Western Power’s procurement policy is aligned with State Supply Commission policy when appropriate for a corporatised business. (3) Western Power’s internal audit group performs regular comprehensive reviews to ensure compliance with Western Power’s procurement policy.
(1) The minister has encouraged Western Power to continue to embrace the principles embedded in State Supply Commission policy. Western Power has recently reviewed and enhanced its procurement policy to ensure alignment with State Supply Commission policy. This followed a request in writing on 26 July 2001 that Western Power review its adherence to State Supply Commission’s supply policies. (2) Western Power’s procurement policy is aligned with State Supply Commission policy when appropriate for a corporatised business. (3) Western Power’s internal audit group performs regular comprehensive reviews to ensure compliance with Western Power’s procurement policy.
(2) Western Power’s procurement policy is aligned with State Supply Commission policy when appropriate for a corporatised business. (3) Western Power’s internal audit group performs regular comprehensive reviews to ensure compliance with Western Power’s procurement policy.
(3) Western Power’s internal audit group performs regular comprehensive reviews to ensure compliance with Western Power’s procurement policy.
(2) Does Western Power comply with State Supply Commission policy; and, if not, why not?? (3) If no to part (2), what particular internal audit processes are in place to ensure probity and competitiveness? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: The Minister for Energy has provided the following reply - (1) The minister has encouraged Western Power to continue to embrace the principles embedded in State Supply Commission policy. Western Power has recently reviewed and enhanced its procurement policy to ensure alignment with State Supply Commission policy. This followed a request in writing on 26 July 2001 that Western Power review its adherence to State Supply Commission’s supply policies. (2) Western Power’s procurement policy is aligned with State Supply Commission policy when appropriate for a corporatised business. (3) Western Power’s internal audit group performs regular comprehensive reviews to ensure compliance with Western Power’s procurement policy.
(3) If no to part (2), what particular internal audit processes are in place to ensure probity and competitiveness? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: The Minister for Energy has provided the following reply - (1) The minister has encouraged Western Power to continue to embrace the principles embedded in State Supply Commission policy. Western Power has recently reviewed and enhanced its procurement policy to ensure alignment with State Supply Commission policy. This followed a request in writing on 26 July 2001 that Western Power review its adherence to State Supply Commission’s supply policies. (2) Western Power’s procurement policy is aligned with State Supply Commission policy when appropriate for a corporatised business. (3) Western Power’s internal audit group performs regular comprehensive reviews to ensure compliance with Western Power’s procurement policy.
Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: The Minister for Energy has provided the following reply - (1) The minister has encouraged Western Power to continue to embrace the principles embedded in State Supply Commission policy. Western Power has recently reviewed and enhanced its procurement policy to ensure alignment with State Supply Commission policy. This followed a request in writing on 26 July 2001 that Western Power review its adherence to State Supply Commission’s supply policies. (2) Western Power’s procurement policy is aligned with State Supply Commission policy when appropriate for a corporatised business. (3) Western Power’s internal audit group performs regular comprehensive reviews to ensure compliance with Western Power’s procurement policy.
The Minister for Energy has provided the following reply - (1) The minister has encouraged Western Power to continue to embrace the principles embedded in State Supply Commission policy. Western Power has recently reviewed and enhanced its procurement policy to ensure alignment with State Supply Commission policy. This followed a request in writing on 26 July 2001 that Western Power review its adherence to State Supply Commission’s supply policies. (2) Western Power’s procurement policy is aligned with State Supply Commission policy when appropriate for a corporatised business. (3) Western Power’s internal audit group performs regular comprehensive reviews to ensure compliance with Western Power’s procurement policy.
(1) The minister has encouraged Western Power to continue to embrace the principles embedded in State Supply Commission policy. Western Power has recently reviewed and enhanced its procurement policy to ensure alignment with State Supply Commission policy. This followed a request in writing on 26 July 2001 that Western Power review its adherence to State Supply Commission’s supply policies. (2) Western Power’s procurement policy is aligned with State Supply Commission policy when appropriate for a corporatised business. (3) Western Power’s internal audit group performs regular comprehensive reviews to ensure compliance with Western Power’s procurement policy.
(2) Western Power’s procurement policy is aligned with State Supply Commission policy when appropriate for a corporatised business. (3) Western Power’s internal audit group performs regular comprehensive reviews to ensure compliance with Western Power’s procurement policy.
(3) Western Power’s internal audit group performs regular comprehensive reviews to ensure compliance with Western Power’s procurement policy.
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