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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 1999 Week 1 Hansard (18 February) . . Page.. 382 ..

(Question No. 89)

Mr Corbell asked the Minister for Urban Services, upon notice:

In relation to the Ernst and Young Review of PALM released by the Minister in January 1999

(1) What was the total cost of the review

(2) When was the review commissioned

(3) Was an open tender process conducted before awarding the review contract to Ernst and Young. If so what are the details of the open tender process. If not, what was the process for awarding the contract to Ernst and Young.

(4) Which agency or department is responsible for meeting the cost of the review.

Mr Smyth: The answer to the member's question is as follows:

(1) $84,882

(2) 25 August 1998

(3) The selection of Ernst and Young was in accordance with ACT Government purchasing guidelines. Three firms were formally invited on 21 July 1998 to submit proposals for the review. Each submitted a detailed proposal. Two of the firms were selected for interview by a panel comprising PALM's Executive Director, Director, Building and Services Branch and Senior Finance Manager. References were obtained for the short listed firms. A recommendation for Ernst and Young was submitted to the Review Steering Committee and approved on 20 August 1998.

(4) Urban Services Department

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