❓ Hon Peter Foss questions the WA Government regarding its motor vehicle fleet policy, specifically the executive vehicle scheme (EVS) and its successor, the Government Vehicle Scheme (GVS), including eligibility, costs, and differences between the schemes. The government provides details on the GVS, its purpose, participant numbers, contribution calculations, and its replacement of the EVS.
AnsweredQoN 1111Legislative Council
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(1) Has the Government prepared, issued or adopted a policy on the Western Australian Government motor vehicle fleet?
(2) Does the policy contain reference to an executive vehicle scheme by whatever?
(3) If so, what name?
(4) Who may benefit from the executive vehicle scheme?
(5) Will you table a copy of the scheme and provide details of -
(a) the number;
(b) the level of persons who are part of the scheme: and
(c) the basis of calculation of any contribution by participants?
(6) How does this policy differ from the former EVS policy
(7) Has the Government adopted a policy under which vehicles are licensed with 1WA plates?
(8) If so, what is that policy?
(9) Will you please table a copy of the current policy?
(2) Does the policy contain reference to an executive vehicle scheme by whatever?
(3) If so, what name?
(4) Who may benefit from the executive vehicle scheme?
(5) Will you table a copy of the scheme and provide details of -
(a) the number;
(b) the level of persons who are part of the scheme: and
(c) the basis of calculation of any contribution by participants?
(6) How does this policy differ from the former EVS policy
(7) Has the Government adopted a policy under which vehicles are licensed with 1WA plates?
(8) If so, what is that policy?
(9) Will you please table a copy of the current policy?
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12 September 2003
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Leader of the House representing the Minister for Public Sector Management
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30 days
(b) the level of persons who are part of the scheme: and (c) the basis of calculation of any contribution by participants?
(c) the basis of calculation of any contribution by participants?
(2) The policy includes a Government Vehicle Scheme (GVS) that has been in place since July 1999 and incorporates components of the previous Executive Vehicle Scheme (EVS) that it replaced. (3) Refer to answer at (2). (4) Government vehicles may be made available for after-hours private use under the GVS. The GVS is primarily an asset management tool to assist agencies to optimise vehicle use and reduce fleet operating costs. When an employee contribution is made for the private usage of government vehicles, the financial benefits are two-fold. For every dollar contributed by the participating employee, almost two dollars are saved by the agency because the contribution reduces vehicle operating costs and the government’s FBT liability. As a result, GVS vehicles are usually cheaper to operate than Q-plated vehicles that are home garaged overnight. (5) The 'WA Government Fleet Policy and Guidelines' is available on the Department of Treasury and Finance public website. The document is also tabled. GVS is outlined at pages 22-24 of the document: (a) 1,058 officers were participating in the GVS when agencies were last surveyed in July 2002; (b) GVS vehicles are assigned at CEO discretion to officers at Level 8 and above. There are a small number of officers below Level 8 that participate under pre-existing arrangements; and (c) GVS contribution rates are based on the size of the vehicle, and contributions are linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) transportation index for Perth. (6) The former EVS, which was replaced by the current GVS in July 1999, was limited to Senior Executive Service (SES) officers. The contribution rates for vehicles are higher under the GVS than they were under the EVS. (7) No. (8) & (9) Not applicable. See Tabled Paper.
(3) Refer to answer at (2). (4) Government vehicles may be made available for after-hours private use under the GVS. The GVS is primarily an asset management tool to assist agencies to optimise vehicle use and reduce fleet operating costs. When an employee contribution is made for the private usage of government vehicles, the financial benefits are two-fold. For every dollar contributed by the participating employee, almost two dollars are saved by the agency because the contribution reduces vehicle operating costs and the government’s FBT liability. As a result, GVS vehicles are usually cheaper to operate than Q-plated vehicles that are home garaged overnight. (5) The 'WA Government Fleet Policy and Guidelines' is available on the Department of Treasury and Finance public website. The document is also tabled. GVS is outlined at pages 22-24 of the document: (a) 1,058 officers were participating in the GVS when agencies were last surveyed in July 2002; (b) GVS vehicles are assigned at CEO discretion to officers at Level 8 and above. There are a small number of officers below Level 8 that participate under pre-existing arrangements; and (c) GVS contribution rates are based on the size of the vehicle, and contributions are linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) transportation index for Perth. (6) The former EVS, which was replaced by the current GVS in July 1999, was limited to Senior Executive Service (SES) officers. The contribution rates for vehicles are higher under the GVS than they were under the EVS. (7) No. (8) & (9) Not applicable. See Tabled Paper.
(4) Government vehicles may be made available for after-hours private use under the GVS. The GVS is primarily an asset management tool to assist agencies to optimise vehicle use and reduce fleet operating costs. When an employee contribution is made for the private usage of government vehicles, the financial benefits are two-fold. For every dollar contributed by the participating employee, almost two dollars are saved by the agency because the contribution reduces vehicle operating costs and the government’s FBT liability. As a result, GVS vehicles are usually cheaper to operate than Q-plated vehicles that are home garaged overnight. (5) The 'WA Government Fleet Policy and Guidelines' is available on the Department of Treasury and Finance public website. The document is also tabled. GVS is outlined at pages 22-24 of the document: (a) 1,058 officers were participating in the GVS when agencies were last surveyed in July 2002; (b) GVS vehicles are assigned at CEO discretion to officers at Level 8 and above. There are a small number of officers below Level 8 that participate under pre-existing arrangements; and (c) GVS contribution rates are based on the size of the vehicle, and contributions are linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) transportation index for Perth. (6) The former EVS, which was replaced by the current GVS in July 1999, was limited to Senior Executive Service (SES) officers. The contribution rates for vehicles are higher under the GVS than they were under the EVS. (7) No. (8) & (9) Not applicable. See Tabled Paper.
When an employee contribution is made for the private usage of government vehicles, the financial benefits are two-fold. For every dollar contributed by the participating employee, almost two dollars are saved by the agency because the contribution reduces vehicle operating costs and the government’s FBT liability. As a result, GVS vehicles are usually cheaper to operate than Q-plated vehicles that are home garaged overnight. (5) The 'WA Government Fleet Policy and Guidelines' is available on the Department of Treasury and Finance public website. The document is also tabled. GVS is outlined at pages 22-24 of the document: (a) 1,058 officers were participating in the GVS when agencies were last surveyed in July 2002; (b) GVS vehicles are assigned at CEO discretion to officers at Level 8 and above. There are a small number of officers below Level 8 that participate under pre-existing arrangements; and (c) GVS contribution rates are based on the size of the vehicle, and contributions are linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) transportation index for Perth. (6) The former EVS, which was replaced by the current GVS in July 1999, was limited to Senior Executive Service (SES) officers. The contribution rates for vehicles are higher under the GVS than they were under the EVS. (7) No. (8) & (9) Not applicable. See Tabled Paper.
(5) The 'WA Government Fleet Policy and Guidelines' is available on the Department of Treasury and Finance public website. The document is also tabled. GVS is outlined at pages 22-24 of the document: (a) 1,058 officers were participating in the GVS when agencies were last surveyed in July 2002; (b) GVS vehicles are assigned at CEO discretion to officers at Level 8 and above. There are a small number of officers below Level 8 that participate under pre-existing arrangements; and (c) GVS contribution rates are based on the size of the vehicle, and contributions are linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) transportation index for Perth. (6) The former EVS, which was replaced by the current GVS in July 1999, was limited to Senior Executive Service (SES) officers. The contribution rates for vehicles are higher under the GVS than they were under the EVS. (7) No. (8) & (9) Not applicable. See Tabled Paper.
(a) 1,058 officers were participating in the GVS when agencies were last surveyed in July 2002; (b) GVS vehicles are assigned at CEO discretion to officers at Level 8 and above. There are a small number of officers below Level 8 that participate under pre-existing arrangements; and (c) GVS contribution rates are based on the size of the vehicle, and contributions are linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) transportation index for Perth. (6) The former EVS, which was replaced by the current GVS in July 1999, was limited to Senior Executive Service (SES) officers. The contribution rates for vehicles are higher under the GVS than they were under the EVS. (7) No. (8) & (9) Not applicable. See Tabled Paper.
(b) GVS vehicles are assigned at CEO discretion to officers at Level 8 and above. There are a small number of officers below Level 8 that participate under pre-existing arrangements; and (c) GVS contribution rates are based on the size of the vehicle, and contributions are linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) transportation index for Perth. (6) The former EVS, which was replaced by the current GVS in July 1999, was limited to Senior Executive Service (SES) officers. The contribution rates for vehicles are higher under the GVS than they were under the EVS. (7) No. (8) & (9) Not applicable. See Tabled Paper.
(c) GVS contribution rates are based on the size of the vehicle, and contributions are linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) transportation index for Perth. (6) The former EVS, which was replaced by the current GVS in July 1999, was limited to Senior Executive Service (SES) officers. The contribution rates for vehicles are higher under the GVS than they were under the EVS. (7) No. (8) & (9) Not applicable. See Tabled Paper.
(6) The former EVS, which was replaced by the current GVS in July 1999, was limited to Senior Executive Service (SES) officers. The contribution rates for vehicles are higher under the GVS than they were under the EVS. (7) No. (8) & (9) Not applicable. See Tabled Paper.
(7) No. (8) & (9) Not applicable. See Tabled Paper.
(8) & (9) Not applicable. See Tabled Paper.
See Tabled Paper.
See Tabled Paper.
(c) the basis of calculation of any contribution by participants?
(2) The policy includes a Government Vehicle Scheme (GVS) that has been in place since July 1999 and incorporates components of the previous Executive Vehicle Scheme (EVS) that it replaced. (3) Refer to answer at (2). (4) Government vehicles may be made available for after-hours private use under the GVS. The GVS is primarily an asset management tool to assist agencies to optimise vehicle use and reduce fleet operating costs. When an employee contribution is made for the private usage of government vehicles, the financial benefits are two-fold. For every dollar contributed by the participating employee, almost two dollars are saved by the agency because the contribution reduces vehicle operating costs and the government’s FBT liability. As a result, GVS vehicles are usually cheaper to operate than Q-plated vehicles that are home garaged overnight. (5) The 'WA Government Fleet Policy and Guidelines' is available on the Department of Treasury and Finance public website. The document is also tabled. GVS is outlined at pages 22-24 of the document: (a) 1,058 officers were participating in the GVS when agencies were last surveyed in July 2002; (b) GVS vehicles are assigned at CEO discretion to officers at Level 8 and above. There are a small number of officers below Level 8 that participate under pre-existing arrangements; and (c) GVS contribution rates are based on the size of the vehicle, and contributions are linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) transportation index for Perth. (6) The former EVS, which was replaced by the current GVS in July 1999, was limited to Senior Executive Service (SES) officers. The contribution rates for vehicles are higher under the GVS than they were under the EVS. (7) No. (8) & (9) Not applicable. See Tabled Paper.
(3) Refer to answer at (2). (4) Government vehicles may be made available for after-hours private use under the GVS. The GVS is primarily an asset management tool to assist agencies to optimise vehicle use and reduce fleet operating costs. When an employee contribution is made for the private usage of government vehicles, the financial benefits are two-fold. For every dollar contributed by the participating employee, almost two dollars are saved by the agency because the contribution reduces vehicle operating costs and the government’s FBT liability. As a result, GVS vehicles are usually cheaper to operate than Q-plated vehicles that are home garaged overnight. (5) The 'WA Government Fleet Policy and Guidelines' is available on the Department of Treasury and Finance public website. The document is also tabled. GVS is outlined at pages 22-24 of the document: (a) 1,058 officers were participating in the GVS when agencies were last surveyed in July 2002; (b) GVS vehicles are assigned at CEO discretion to officers at Level 8 and above. There are a small number of officers below Level 8 that participate under pre-existing arrangements; and (c) GVS contribution rates are based on the size of the vehicle, and contributions are linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) transportation index for Perth. (6) The former EVS, which was replaced by the current GVS in July 1999, was limited to Senior Executive Service (SES) officers. The contribution rates for vehicles are higher under the GVS than they were under the EVS. (7) No. (8) & (9) Not applicable. See Tabled Paper.
(4) Government vehicles may be made available for after-hours private use under the GVS. The GVS is primarily an asset management tool to assist agencies to optimise vehicle use and reduce fleet operating costs. When an employee contribution is made for the private usage of government vehicles, the financial benefits are two-fold. For every dollar contributed by the participating employee, almost two dollars are saved by the agency because the contribution reduces vehicle operating costs and the government’s FBT liability. As a result, GVS vehicles are usually cheaper to operate than Q-plated vehicles that are home garaged overnight. (5) The 'WA Government Fleet Policy and Guidelines' is available on the Department of Treasury and Finance public website. The document is also tabled. GVS is outlined at pages 22-24 of the document: (a) 1,058 officers were participating in the GVS when agencies were last surveyed in July 2002; (b) GVS vehicles are assigned at CEO discretion to officers at Level 8 and above. There are a small number of officers below Level 8 that participate under pre-existing arrangements; and (c) GVS contribution rates are based on the size of the vehicle, and contributions are linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) transportation index for Perth. (6) The former EVS, which was replaced by the current GVS in July 1999, was limited to Senior Executive Service (SES) officers. The contribution rates for vehicles are higher under the GVS than they were under the EVS. (7) No. (8) & (9) Not applicable. See Tabled Paper.
When an employee contribution is made for the private usage of government vehicles, the financial benefits are two-fold. For every dollar contributed by the participating employee, almost two dollars are saved by the agency because the contribution reduces vehicle operating costs and the government’s FBT liability. As a result, GVS vehicles are usually cheaper to operate than Q-plated vehicles that are home garaged overnight. (5) The 'WA Government Fleet Policy and Guidelines' is available on the Department of Treasury and Finance public website. The document is also tabled. GVS is outlined at pages 22-24 of the document: (a) 1,058 officers were participating in the GVS when agencies were last surveyed in July 2002; (b) GVS vehicles are assigned at CEO discretion to officers at Level 8 and above. There are a small number of officers below Level 8 that participate under pre-existing arrangements; and (c) GVS contribution rates are based on the size of the vehicle, and contributions are linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) transportation index for Perth. (6) The former EVS, which was replaced by the current GVS in July 1999, was limited to Senior Executive Service (SES) officers. The contribution rates for vehicles are higher under the GVS than they were under the EVS. (7) No. (8) & (9) Not applicable. See Tabled Paper.
(5) The 'WA Government Fleet Policy and Guidelines' is available on the Department of Treasury and Finance public website. The document is also tabled. GVS is outlined at pages 22-24 of the document: (a) 1,058 officers were participating in the GVS when agencies were last surveyed in July 2002; (b) GVS vehicles are assigned at CEO discretion to officers at Level 8 and above. There are a small number of officers below Level 8 that participate under pre-existing arrangements; and (c) GVS contribution rates are based on the size of the vehicle, and contributions are linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) transportation index for Perth. (6) The former EVS, which was replaced by the current GVS in July 1999, was limited to Senior Executive Service (SES) officers. The contribution rates for vehicles are higher under the GVS than they were under the EVS. (7) No. (8) & (9) Not applicable. See Tabled Paper.
(a) 1,058 officers were participating in the GVS when agencies were last surveyed in July 2002; (b) GVS vehicles are assigned at CEO discretion to officers at Level 8 and above. There are a small number of officers below Level 8 that participate under pre-existing arrangements; and (c) GVS contribution rates are based on the size of the vehicle, and contributions are linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) transportation index for Perth. (6) The former EVS, which was replaced by the current GVS in July 1999, was limited to Senior Executive Service (SES) officers. The contribution rates for vehicles are higher under the GVS than they were under the EVS. (7) No. (8) & (9) Not applicable. See Tabled Paper.
(b) GVS vehicles are assigned at CEO discretion to officers at Level 8 and above. There are a small number of officers below Level 8 that participate under pre-existing arrangements; and (c) GVS contribution rates are based on the size of the vehicle, and contributions are linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) transportation index for Perth. (6) The former EVS, which was replaced by the current GVS in July 1999, was limited to Senior Executive Service (SES) officers. The contribution rates for vehicles are higher under the GVS than they were under the EVS. (7) No. (8) & (9) Not applicable. See Tabled Paper.
(c) GVS contribution rates are based on the size of the vehicle, and contributions are linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) transportation index for Perth. (6) The former EVS, which was replaced by the current GVS in July 1999, was limited to Senior Executive Service (SES) officers. The contribution rates for vehicles are higher under the GVS than they were under the EVS. (7) No. (8) & (9) Not applicable. See Tabled Paper.
(6) The former EVS, which was replaced by the current GVS in July 1999, was limited to Senior Executive Service (SES) officers. The contribution rates for vehicles are higher under the GVS than they were under the EVS. (7) No. (8) & (9) Not applicable. See Tabled Paper.
(7) No. (8) & (9) Not applicable. See Tabled Paper.
(8) & (9) Not applicable. See Tabled Paper.
See Tabled Paper.
See Tabled Paper.
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