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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS

CHIEF MINISTER FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

Question No 422

Outstanding Government Accounts

MR STEVENSON - Asked the Chief Minister upon notice on 28 May 1991:

Were there any outstanding accounts payable by ACT Government Departments which have been outstanding for more than 30 days as of 13 March 1991; if so; (a) what amounts were owed; (b) who were they owed to; and (c) when were the bills incurred.

MS FOLLETT - The answer to the Members question is as follows:

1. The account payment process does not allow the Treasury to easily trace back detailed information of the kind you have requested. While data is held in respect of individual suppliers, to ascertain the overall position for all Government Departments would be a lengthy and resource intensive task.

2. Should the members question have been prompted by a specific instance where an overdue payment has been alleged, full details should be able to be quickly provided.

3. I am also prepared to arrange for a briefing by Treasury staff through my office, if the member requires further information.

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