Recommendation Tracker
It is recognised best practice across Commonwealth Public Accounts Committees that 'there are robust arrangements in place to follow up their recommendations, including timelines' (CAPAC Handbook (May 2022). To this end, the Tasmanian Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Accounts (the Committee) is trialling a report recommendation tracker. As there is no statutory requirement or equivalent standing order that compels the Government of the day to respond to a Committee report, it is open for the Committee to self-initiate follow-ups (similar to how the Committee conducts follow up inquiries of Auditor-General performance audit reports from time to time). The Committee may in the future include progress updates in its annual report.
The following table includes links to the Committee's reports that had recommendations from 2015 and the progress to date. It is anticipated that this will mature over time and provide greater transparency and accountability to the Tasmanian community.
There are currently no documents attached.
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| Recommendation considered complete - no further action |
| Recommendation acknowledged but has not commenced | |
| Recommendation observed to being progressed to completion |  | Recommendation not accepted and thus not progressed |
| Year | Report | Recommendation | Acceptance | Comment from Responsible Minister or Entity Head | Progress |  | Date |
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| 2025 | Tasmanian Government’s Proposed Hobart Arts Entertainment and Sports Precinct Planning Process – Final Report (No.15) | 1. Any high cost and/or high-risk Government initiatives should follow rigorous governance processes, including the formal consideration by Cabinet, and consideration of supporting documents, prior to any final decision being made | TBC | TBC | TBC |  | 25/06/25 |
| 2. Should any private partnership and/or investment arrangement, be entered into to support the stadium operations, any arrangement be appropriately transparent, follow all relevant Treasury Procurement Instructions and have timely parliamentary oversight | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 3. The recent decision to not proceed with a private partnership and/or investment arrangement, to support the stadium build, the Government must ensure all borrowings required to construct and deliver the facility are reported transparently and visibly in the State budget papers, follow all relevant Treasury Procurement Instructions and have regular parliamentary oversight | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| University of Tasmania Financial Position (No.8) | 1. Through the relevant parliamentary committees, Parliament undertake regular scrutiny of UTAS’ financial performance | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | |
2. Recognising the need of regional universities, the Tasmanian Government advocates on behalf of UTAS to the Australian Government to: b. clarify and influence international student policy settings, advocating for quotas and migration policy settings | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 2024 | Follow-up of Auditor-General Report No.2 of 2015-16 – Capital Works Programming and Management (No.33) | 1. To promote transparency and public visibility, the asset condition data and priority ranking for all schools be published on the Department for Education, Children and Youth website and updated annually. This information should include an explanation of how the priority rankings are used to inform annual budget allocations | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 |
| 2. The separation of the Treasury based Structured Infrastructure Investment Review Process and the Infrastructure Tasmania assurance process be maintained to avoid potential conflicts. | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 3. The Department of Treasury and Finance conduct periodic reviews, including a review of the 2015 changes to the Structured Infrastructure Investment Review Process, to assess its effectiveness and identify areas for further streamlining | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 4. The Government closely monitor and report on patient health outcomes related to Department of Health capital investment and the alignment of clinical service delivery. | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| Follow-Up of Auditor-General Report No.4 of 2019-20 – Rostering of Specialists in Tasmania's Major Hospitals (No.21) | 1. The Department of Health expedite the implementation of the Best Practice Rostering Framework to ensure that all rosters are managed transparently and fairly across all departments | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | |
| 2. The Department of Health expedite the implementation of the Best Practice Rostering Framework to ensure that all rosters are managed transparently and fairly across all departments. | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 3. The Department of Health progress the recording of time scheduled for private practice in specialist rosters to enhance transparency, fairness, and the management of specialist fatigue | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 4. The Department of Health assess and incorporate appropriate levels of non-clinical time into specialists' rosters, as part of the best practice rostering system to allow for better-structured working days and compliance with professional standards | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| Short inquiry into the Tasmanian Government’s use of provisions of the Financial Management Act 2016 to fund election commitments in 2021 (No.16) | 1. Outside of the annual budget appropriation bills, when possible, election commitments be funded by way of a Supplementary Appropriation Bill, rather than a request for additional funding from the Treasurer’s Reserve, to allow for timely deliberative scrutiny by Parliament | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | |
| 2023 | Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government’s Continuing Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic - Business Support and COVID-19 Check-in App (No.26) | 1. The Government review the design and implementation of the various business support programs to inform any future programs | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 |
| 2. The Government maintain the capacity for effective digital contact tracing for future pandemics | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government’s Continuing Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic - Preparation for the State Border Re-opening on 15 December 2021 (No.25) | 1. In all future pandemic planning, Government take a multi-disciplinary approach to health care and service delivery that includes all health care providers in the acute and community health care settings | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | |
| 2. During a pandemic, Government take a collaborative approach to communication with all key stakeholders and health care providers | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 3. Government ensure a timely, coordinated and consistent communication plan be utilised for all communications | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 4. When responding to future pandemics, all areas of Government ensure the most contemporary information and communication tools are utilised | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 5. Where practicable, ensure the modelling used can be updated in a timely manner to respond to rapidly changing circumstances, including increased health related risks and threats | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 6. The State Government continue to monitor the incidence and impact of long COVID-19 and whether long COVID-19 clinics or other services are required | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 7. The COVID@homeplus program be reviewed to inform service delivery planning for future pandemics | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 8. The COVID@homeplus program be maintained and adapted to respond to other communicable diseases | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 9. The Reach App, or similar, be considered for adoption across other Government departments as a general communication tool | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 10. In any future pandemic the State Government act promptly to adopt Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines when updated with regard to the provision of relevant vaccinations in pharmacies | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government’s Continuing Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic - Preparation for the Return to School in February 2022 (No.18) | 1. In the event of a future pandemic, a public health approach be consistently applied across the education sector | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | |
| 2. Recognising the fundamental importance of maintaining access to education, the Government ensure the education sector is included in any State pandemic preparedness planning | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 3. The Government review and contemporise its communication strategy for use during emergency events to ensure all education stakeholders (i.e. all staff, parents, students etc.) are adequately informed in a timely and consistent manner | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 4. In the event of another COVID-19 related response or similar, the Department of Education Children and Young People ensure all policy or protocol changes are communicated effectively to all staff | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 5. The Department of Education Children and Young People establish a regular program of assessment for all schools’ facilities in relation to air quality and ventilation, ensuring all air purifiers are maintained and serviced, as per product guidelines | TBC | TBc | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 6. The Government review the employment arrangements for Education Facility Attendants to improve flexibility across schools | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 7. The Government work with school principals and business managers, and unions to develop a system to facilitate the employment and deployment of additional staff during a pandemic | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 8. The Department of Education Children and Young People consider adopting a centralised approach for the employment and training of Education Facility Attendants | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 9. The Department of Education Children and Young People review the job security agreement for Education Facility Attendants to ensure it is consistent with contemporary requirements, particularly with regard to the cleaning formula and increased workloads of many Education Facility Attendants | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 10. The Government/ Department of Education, Children and Young People make masks available that provide the greatest level of protection, relevant to the risk of transmission if a mask mandate is re-imposed | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 11. The Department of Education Children and Young People fully assess the levels of lost learning that has occurred since the beginning of the 2020 school year and utilise evidence based programs and methods to assist children with learning gaps | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 12. In the event of a future public health emergency, Government should use child friendly messaging for public communications | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 13. In any future public health emergency, Government ensure consistent public health requirements are applied across the entire education and early education and care sectors | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 14. The Virtual Learning Centre be maintained, and continually improved as an option for continued and enhanced student engagement in learning | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 15. The Department of Education Children and Young People maintain an accurate and current register of available relief teachers | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 16. The Government review the Return to School Plan process including timeframes and engagement with all relevant stakeholders | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 17. Acknowledging the early education and care sector operates during school term breaks, the Government ensure the sector is included in any State pandemic preparedness planning | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| Tasmanian Government’s Proposed Hobart Stadium Feasibility Planning Process (No.16) | 1. The Committee’s Terms of Reference be revised to reflect recent developments with a greater focus on the Agreement and the ensuing financial implications for the State this Agreement gives rise to … (see Tasmanian Government’s Proposed Hobart Arts Entertainment and Sports Precinct Planning Process – Final Report | Accepted | Committee tabled this Interim report and proceeded under the new terms of reference | Complete | | 25/06/25 | |
| South East Traffic Solution -Midway Point Intersection Project and the Sorell Bypass Highway Project (No.2) | 1. For the avoidance of doubt, the 1989 resolution of both Houses of Parliament pursuant to section 15 (1) of the Public Works Committee Act 1914 to withdraw from the operations of this Act projects whereby: a. the construction and maintenance of national highways and bridges funded by the Commonwealth b. the construction of national arterial roads and bridges funded by, the Commonwealth; and c. the construction and maintenance of local roads funded by the Commonwealth … be rescinded to reflect the amendments made to the Department of State Growth’s standard operating procedures to ensure all roads and bridges works are referred to the PWC in accordance with the monetary threshold under the PWC Act, regardless of funding source | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | |
| Tasmanian Government's Spending - Unallocated COVID-19 Funding (No.1) | 1. Whilst the Committee makes no recommendations to the Government, it notes that the extraordinary circumstances that led to the additional appropriation to the Treasurer’s Reserve and such action should only occur in exceptional circumstances | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | |
| 2022 | Review of Selected Public Works Committee Reports - 41 of 2020: - Sorell Emergency Services Hub (and) 15 of 2020: Major Redevelopment of Sorell School (No.27) | 1. Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management consider, as part of future infrastructure programs, other sites that would benefit from an emergency services response facility similar to the Sorell Emergency Services Hub model | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 |
| 2. Department of Education continue to support all schools with appropriate additional resourcing when undertaking major capital works programs to minimise disruption to normal activities | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| Review of Selected Public Works Committee Reports - 27 of 2015 - Midland Highway, Mangalore to Bagdad Stage 1 and Midland Highway, Kempton to Melton Mowbray Stage 1 (and) 2018 of 2015 - Midland Highway, Perth to Breadalbane Duplication (No.17) | 1. The Government consider the appropriateness, effectiveness and practicality of standardised procurement of wire rope barriers | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | |
| Review of Auditor-General's Report No. 11 of 2018-19 - Performance of Tasmania's Four Major Hospitals in the Delivery of Emergency Department Services (No.9) | 1. Department of Health review effectiveness of all initiatives implemented in response to the Auditor-General’s Report with a focus on patient outcomes and staff wellbeing | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | |
| 2. Department of Health ensure responsibility is clearly assigned to regularly review areas raised by the Auditor-General, including Emergency Department access and patient flow, workplace culture, staff engagement and leadership, performance and management, investigation and reporting of adverse events | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 3. Department of Health provide a written response to the Committee to this Report and recommendations | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 4. The Department of Health and Tasmanian Health Service continue to monitor and report on outcomes of actions taken and performance measures that address the recommendations in both the Auditor-General’s and Committee’s reports | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 5. The Tasmanian Health Service continue to take a system wide approach to identify underlying factors contributing to adverse events | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 6. The Tasmanian Health Service urgently review the increase in adverse events in the Emergency Departments to identify aspects unrelated to a positive reporting culture | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 7. The Tasmanian Health Service publicly report measures taken to identify and mitigate against factors related to adverse events in the Emergency Departments and the associated outcomes | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 8. The Tasmanian Health Service monitor progress of cultural change through the regular use of recognised and externally assessed programs with progress outcomes reported publicly | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 9. The Department of Health and Tasmanian Health Service monitor regularly and report on patient flow and access challenges | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 10. The data collected through the clinical utilisation review process, Making Care Appropriate for Patients (MCAP) and other data sources be analysed and reported publicly as they relate to: a. patient outcomes b. avoidable admissions c. non-qualifying continuing days of stay for admitted patients d. identification of gaps in health care provision, and e. patient care received in most appropriate settings | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 11. Internal audits to be undertaken to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of the Project Management Office | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 2021 | Review of Auditor-General's Report - No. 1 of 2016-17- Ambulance Emergency Services (No.34) | 1. Ambulance Tasmania proactively and publicly report performance data with a focus on patient outcomes including regional comparison data | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 |
| 2. New approaches and/or practices undertaken by Ambulance Tasmania that seek to improve patient outcomes be evaluated to guide future service delivery and funding decisions | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 3. Ambulance Tasmania consider the public release of regional performance data | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 4. Ambulance Tasmania report and compare clinical review findings across regions | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 5. Ambulance Tasmania conduct a cost-benefit analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of measures such as the implementation of double branch stations, secondary triage services and the recruitment of additional staff | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 6. Ambulance Tasmania investigate whether higher proportions of volunteers in rural and regional areas of the State is impacting on mobilisation times after the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on volunteer numbers has stabilised | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 7. Ambulance Tasmania evaluate the effectiveness of remedial actions taken related to response time outliers | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 8. Ambulance Tasmania continue to monitor: a. the number of multiple responses, and b .the effectiveness of any measures implemented to reduce the unnecessary depletion of resources | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 9. Ambulance Tasmania focus on patient outcome focussed KPIs and performance targets in the development of these measures | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| Review of Auditor-General's Report - No. 8 of 2018-19 -Student Attendance and Engagement Years 7-10 (No.32) | 1. Measurable performance targets inform and guide the evaluation of all Department of Education programs, processes and initiatives aimed at student attendance and engagement | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | |
| 2. Reporting against performance targets be provided in the Department of Education’s Annual Report | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 3. Measurable performance targets be the basis for maintaining current and/or developing future initiatives | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 4. All analysis and assessment of Department of Education programs and initiatives must focus and report on student outcomes as the key measure of success or failure and ongoing funding | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 5. Student engagement’ be consistently defined in relevant Department of Education documentation | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 6. The Department of Education utilise the recently introduced data analytics to monitor and report on the effectiveness of student engagement strategies | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 7. The Department of Education measure and report on the impact of the initiatives targeted at improving student engagement | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 8. The Department of Education measure and report on the impact of student wellbeing teams targeted at improving student engagement | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 9. The Department of Education measure and report on the impact of inclusive practice teams targeted at improving student engagement | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 10. The Department of Education measure and report on the impact of family engagement programs and processes targeted at improving student engagement | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 11. Initiatives designed to identify disengagement and the tools to monitor these should be annually assessed for effectiveness and their impact on student outcomes | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 12. Impacts on student outcomes of initiatives to identify disengagement be reported in the Department of Education Annual Report | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 13. Evaluation of the effectiveness of current programs and processes be undertaken to guide further work undertaken in 2022 with regard to student engagement | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 14. The Department of Education address the Auditor-General’s Recommendation 16 across all interventions using measurable performance targets | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 15. System progress measures with associated growth targets be implemented across all student attendance and engagement initiatives | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 16. The Department of Education monitor feedback from school staff on the effectiveness and uptake of professional learning under the current model | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| Final Report - Inquiry into the Government's Economic Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic (No.13) | 1. A comprehensive review of the Emergency Management Act 2006 be conducted as soon as practicable utilising lessons learnt during the COVID-19 pandemic | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | |
| 2. A comprehensive review of the Public Health Act 1997 be conducted as soon as practicable utilising lessons learnt during the COVID-19 pandemic | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 3. Pandemic preparedness plans be reviewed and updated regularly | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 4. The Tasmanian Government consider adopting a universal training model for public health staff such as utilised in New South Wales | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 5. Mental health and wellbeing support be included as part of annual professional development for health professionals and other frontline workers | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 6. Government monitor and respond to ongoing vulnerability of older Tasmanians at risk of unemployment, reduced opportunities for gaining employment, poor mental health and welfare outcomes resulting from loss of employment | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 7. Plans and measures implemented to support economic recovery include targeted and specific programs to assist those seeking and maintaining employment: a. Women b. Casual employees, and c. Older jobseekers. | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 8. Increased investment in public and social housing and safe night spaces be maintained and increased where necessary to ensure all Tasmanians have access to affordable, safe and secure housing | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 9. Additional affordable, safe and secure housing options be made available to victims of family violence | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 10. Vulnerable Students Panels, implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic providing greater collaboration between the Department of Education and Communities Tasmania in their oversight of vulnerable children and young people enrolled in government schools, be continued | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 11. The Department of Education continue to monitor and respond to the impact of COVID-19 remote learning periods on student outcomes | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 12. Data sharing arrangements between the Department of Education and Communities Tasmania be maintained, further strengthened and embedded in policy with legislative change if necessary | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 13. To inform appropriate future use of videoconferencing in the courts and prison systems, the Government undertake a formal review of its use, resourcing and functionality during the COVID-19 period | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 14. Pending the results of the formal review, the Magistrates Court, Supreme Court and prison system continue the use of videoconferencing where appropriate | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 15. Government and Tourism Tasmania continue to support and promote intrastate tourism and support for local hospitality, arts and events | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 16. Government enhance investment in ICT to support digital inclusion and literacy for all, particularly older Tasmanians, vulnerable families and residents of regional areas | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 2020 | Special Report - Failure of the Minister to Agree to Publicly Release Documents (No.40) | 1. The Committee recommends that the House of Assembly and the Legislative Council consider and make a determination on what action is to be taken in response to the Committee's findings | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 |
| Review of Auditor-General's Reports - No.12 of 2013-14 - Quality of Metro Services, No. 3 of 2014-15 - Motor Vehicle Fleet Management in Government Departments (and) No.11 of 2013-14 - Compliance with the Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Plan 2008-13 (No. 22) (No.22) | 1. Implementation by affected entities of the Auditor-General’s recommendations is undertaken in a more timely way | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | |
| 2. That entities update the Tasmanian Audit Office on an annual basis of the action taken to implement recommendations made in audits and examinations (excluding financial statement audits) | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| Office of the Ombudsman and Health Complaints Commissioner (No.14) | 1. The Ombudsman be consulted in relation to the impact on the office of any proposed legislative change that could impact on the office to undertake its functions and responsibilities | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | |
| 2. The Office of the Ombudsman be appropriately resourced to enable it to meet all its statutory obligations and responsibilities | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 3. The Office of the Ombudsman be immediately resourced to facilitate mandatory inspections and delivery of inspection reports as required by legislation | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 2019 | Review of Auditor-General's Report No. 1 of 2013-14 - Fraud Control in Local Government (No.21) | 1. All councils work collaboratively to develop sound fraud control practices | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 |
| 2. All councils remain vigilant with respect to the risk of fraud | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 3. The Integrity Commission be engaged by all councils to conduct regular information sessions in relation to fraud control | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 2018 | Review of Selected Public Works Committee Reports (No.6) | 1. The Auditor-General be requested to consider conducting a compliance audit of Public Works contract variations | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 |
| 2017 | Report on Review of the Public Accounts Committee Act 1970 (No.34) | 1. The Act be amended: a. to reflect gender neutral language | Partial | See Government Response (21 March 2019) | Complete | | 21/03/19 |
| b. to enable the President of the Legislative Council and the Speaker of the House of Assembly, acting jointly, to appoint an Officer of one of the Houses of Parliament to be Secretary of the PAC with specified conditions of service | No | See Government Response (21 March 2019) | Complete | | 21/03/19 | ||
| c. to enable a PAC Member resigning to do so by writing to the President of the Legislative Council and/or the Speaker of the House of Assembly | No | See Government Response (21 March 2019) | Complete | | 21/03/19 | ||
| d. Section 7(2) be repealed and a witnesses rights before the PAC be determined by Standing Orders | No | See Government Response (21 March 2019) | Complete | | 21/03/19 | ||
| e. to reflect the relationship between the PAC and the Auditor-General (as currently covered within the provisions of the Audit Act 2008 and through the Statement of Understanding) regarding matters such as the examination of Auditor-General reports; referral of matters to the Auditor-General for examination; appointment of the Auditor-General; removal of the Auditor-General; involvement in Audit Office annual budget development and work program planning; and the independent review of the Audit Office | No | See Government Response (21 March 2019) | Complete | | 21/03/19 | ||
| f. to introduce the requirement that agencies, Government Business Enterprises and State Owned Companies provide their audited financial statements to the PAC by 30 September of each year | No | See Government Response (21 March 2019) | Complete | | 21/03/19 | ||
| g. to provide immunity from judicial review of Committee proceedings, recommendations, reports, or documents published | No | See Government Response (21 March 2019) | Complete | | 21/03/19 | ||
| h.to provide PAC with powers similar to section 22 of the Audit Act 2008 | No | See Government Response (21 March 2019) | Complete | | 21/03/19 | ||
| 2. The communication powers of the PAC require contemporising and amendments reflected in the Act | No | See Government Response (21 March 2019) | Complete | | 21/03/19 | ||
| 3. A formal requirement is introduced for the Government to respond to each PAC report within three months of tabling | TBC | (This may be better dealt with by joint standing orders) See Government Response (21 March 2019) | TBC | | 21/03/19 | ||
| 4. A review of Standing Orders should be undertaken to determine any instances where inconsistent Orders apply to PAC members. PAC members, whilst serving on the PAC, should be bound by the same requirements | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 5. The review of Standing Orders consider the introduction of joint Standing Orders for joint committees | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| Report on the Financial Position and Performance of Government Owned Energy Entities (No.16) | 1. The Tamar Valley Power Station Combined Cycle Gas Turbine should be retained in the current supply environment for the purposes of energy security within the State | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | |
| 2. The importance of the Tamar Valley Power Station gas turbine units in relation to energy security should be reconsidered if there is significant expansion of energy sources and associated change to the energy mix | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 3. Hydro Tasmania storage management policy should be reconsidered in the context of revised assumptions on Basslink reliability, availability of Tamar Valley Power Station and improved rainfall forecasting | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 4. Energy security should be the responsibility of Government and energy standards should be set by the Tasmanian Government on expert advice. In particular: a. The setting of security standards and Hydro Tasmania storage management policy should be a transparent and inclusive process to increase business and community confidence in the reliability of the Tasmanian electricity supply b. Hydro Tasmania’s compliance with energy security standards and storage management policy should be monitored and reported to the public regularly and in the case of exceptional events, be reported frequently, and c. Any claims of commercial confidentiality by Hydro Tasmania in regard to energy security should be balanced against the public interest in determining these critical issues | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 5. Significant planned changes in energy security management practice should only be made following consultation with major users | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 6. Planning for energy security should not include any assumptions of voluntary or forced load shedding | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 7. Hydro Tasmania and the Government should take account of the impact of the Tamar Valley Power Station contracts with Tasmanian Gas Pipeline on other gas users. Any negative financial impacts for Hydro Tasmania should be disclosed | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 8. Tasmanian energy entities actively support the opportunities from emerging technologies for energy efficiency, reliability, production and storage, with due consideration to the energy mix, thereby reducing reliance on imported energy supply | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| Special Report - Failure to Comply with Summons (No.5) | 1. The Committee recommends that the House of Assembly and the Legislative Council consider what action they wish to take in response to the Committee’s findings, which may include: a. Noting the report, and b. Consider what action, if any, should be taken in relation to the Findings of the Committee | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | |
| Special Report - Unauthorised Disclosure of Committee Deliberations (No.4) | 1. The Committee recommends that the House of Assembly and the Legislative Council consider what action they wish to take in response to the Committee’s findings, which may include: a. Noting the report, and b. Consider what action, if any, should be taken in relation to the Findings of the Committee | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | |
| 2015 | Review of Auditor-General's Report No. 10 of 2013-14 - Government Radio Communications (No.33) | 1. The appointment of an independent Project Manager to the Whole of Government Radio Network Project team be finalised | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 |
| Review of Auditor-General's Special Report No. 95 - Fraud Control (No.26) | 1. All entities introduce a formal mechanism to ensure the future timely review and implementation of the Auditor-General’s recommendations | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | |
| 2. The Department of Health and Human Services fully implements Recommendation 9 to ensure that senior managers’ statements of duties include fraud management as a required responsibility | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 3. The Department of Police and Emergency Management ensures that the Tasmanian Fire Service fully implements outstanding recommendations, as detailed in Table 4 | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 4. The Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment ensure Service Tasmania implements Recommendation 9 to ensure that senior managers’ statements of duties include fraud management as a required responsibility | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| Government Funding of Australian Rules Community Football in Tasmania (No.24) | 1. AFL Tasmania and Communities, Sport and Recreation Tasmania clearly communicate to all stakeholders the intent and purpose of Tasmanian Government funding | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | |
| 2. AFL Tasmania improve the transparency of the application of Tasmanian Government funding within its annual financial reporting disclosures | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 3. Communities, Sport and Recreation Tasmania ensures that AFL Tasmania formalises and documents the communications strategy and that it is provided to all key stakeholders | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 4. Communities, Sport and Recreation Tasmania undertakes an evaluation of the success of the current agreement and makes the findings publicly available in a timely manner to enable any future funding decision to be well informed | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 5. Future funding agreements with AFL Tasmania have specific, achievable and measurable objectives and KPIs | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 6. The objectives and KPIs within any future funding agreements are clearly communicated to community football stakeholders by Communities, Sport and Recreation Tasmania | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| Follow-up of Auditor-General's Special Reports - No. 82 Head of Agency Contract Renewal (and) No. 84 Funding the Tasmanian Education Foundation (No.13) | 1. A review of the current Head of Agency contract by an independent expert be undertaken to provide for contemporary performance based contracts for Head of Agencies | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | |
| 2. The terms of future Head of Agency contracts be reviewed with respect to the payment of the salary maintenance allowance, with a view to consideration of its elimination from future contracts | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 3. With respect to the performance appraisal process, a review be undertaken of the processes to identify and manage non-performance, along with consideration of introducing a mechanism to identify and encourage high performers at the Head of Agency level | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 4. The performance appraisal process should include transparent outcome-focused indicators for Head of Agency positions and that the result of assessment against these indicators be reported | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 5. The Department of Education review processes in place to ensure future timely follow up of the Auditor-General’s Special Report recommendations | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 6. The Department of Education only provide funding in accordance with a clear and concise funding instrument which has specific guidelines as to the purpose of funds, including required outcomes and key deliverables as well as mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of the contract as it is performed | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| 7. The Department of Education undertake a review of their current process for administering grant payments to ensure that payments are only made to entities with sound governance practices in place | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 | ||
| Community Support Levy (No.8) | 1. The Committee recommends that the question of 'whether it is appropriate to provide base funding for the Neighbourhood House Program from the Community Support Levy fund' be addressed through inquiry by Sessional Committee Government Administration ‘B’ | Considered by relevant Committee | No further action | Complete |  | 15/09/15 | |
| Infrastructure Projects - Road Works (No.7) | 1. The Department of State Growth continue to improve communication initiatives with road users | TBC | TBC | TBC | | 25/06/25 |