❓ A parliamentary question regarding the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority's late financial statement submission, attributed to staffing issues. The Minister outlines steps taken to ensure timely future submissions.
AnsweredQoN 3283Legislative Council
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I refer to the WA Auditor General Audit Results Report Annual 2009-10 Assurance Audits Report 10 Nov 2010, in section five, ‘Quality and Timeliness of Financial Reporting’, on page 31 where it refers to concern that many Agencies with non-complex financial reporting obligations had not prepared their financial statements in a timely manner. An Agency under the Minister’s portfolios listed as being received later than the date agreed with Audit in appendix one Summary of Audit Opinions is the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority, and I ask -
(1) What is the reason for the financial statements not being prepared in a timely manner?
(2) What action is being taken to rectify current practices in order that satisfactory processes are put in place to ensure financial statements are received by the date agreed?
(1) What is the reason for the financial statements not being prepared in a timely manner?
(2) What action is being taken to rectify current practices in order that satisfactory processes are put in place to ensure financial statements are received by the date agreed?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
21 March 2011
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health representing the Minister for Environment
Response time
34 days
(1) The Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (BGPA) experienced an unexpected decrease in staff resources immediately prior to the end of financial year as the Chief Financial Officer was seconded to the Department of Treasury and Finance. Priorities for the remaining finance staff were then rearranged to accommodate both existing duties and the requirements of the annual financial reporting.
(2) The clear timeline for end of financial year annual reporting tasks has been reiterated to the BGPA and the CEO has already allocated priority tasks to relevant staff for the coming reporting year. The BGPA have been asked to ensure that they meet these agreed timelines.
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(2) The clear timeline for end of financial year annual reporting tasks has been reiterated to the BGPA and the CEO has already allocated priority tasks to relevant staff for the coming reporting year. The BGPA have been asked to ensure that they meet these agreed timelines.
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