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(2) As previously stated in the answer given to part (5) of question on notice No 2508, the invoice was originally received at the time agency staff were transitioning to, and learning about, the new payment system processes.
ACT Health and Canberra Health Services—audits
(Question No 2588)
Mrs Dunne asked the Minister for Health, upon notice, on 2 August 2019:
(1) How many internal audits were undertaken in 2018-19 on (a) ACT Health and b) Canberra Health Services.
(2) In relation to each audit in part (1), (a) what was the subject matter, (b) who performed the audit, (c) what was the value of the contract, (d) what were the, (i) findings and (ii) recommendations, (e) what was the relevant agency’s response, (f) what is the status of implementation of each accepted recommendation and (g) for any recommendations not accepted, why.
(3) In relation to each audit in part (1), (a) what briefings were given to the (i) relevant minister, (ii) ACT Health Director-General and (iii) Canberra Health Services CEO and (b) what follow-up action did the (i) relevant minister, (ii) ACT Health Director-General and (iii) Canberra Health Services CEO, take.
Ms Stephen-Smith: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1)
(a) One internal audit was undertaken in 2018-19 in the ACT Health Directorate.
(b) Prior to the separation of the two health entities, there was a planned internal audit, which became the responsibility of Canberra Health Services following the separation.
(2)
ACT Health Directorate
(a) Engagement of Consultants and Contractors.
(b) Synergy Group Australia Pty Ltd.
(c) Total value of the contract was $24,337.50 (GST Inclusive).
(d) (i) The following findings and recommendations are an extract from the final audit report provided by the consultant.
Finding 1 – Internal Audit noted that the ACT Health Procurement Guidelines (November 2009) is outdated and is in the process of being superseded by the ACT Health Procurement and Contract Management Governance document (March 2018). However, at the completion of audit fieldwork, the latter had not been finalised or made readily accessible on the intranet. Internal Audit was advised that it is currently being considered by the Policy Advisory Committee (Health) for review and approval. In addition, there is a lack of documented guidance on pursuing value for money in relation to the procurement activities for the engagement of consultants and contractors. Internal Audit notes that the ACT Health Procurement Guidelines provide an overall statement on risk and value for money under contract management. The ACT Health Procurement and Contract Management Governance document also makes a reference under section Value
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