Thursday, 30 November 2023

Ombudsman

Performance audit

The PRESIDENT (10:06): I have a message from the Assembly:

The Legislative Assembly has agreed to the following resolution –

That:

In accordance with s 24D(1) of the Ombudsman Act 1973, the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly appoint O’Connor Marsden & Associates Pty Ltd (‘O’Connor Marsden’):

(1) to conduct the performance audit of the Victorian Ombudsman;

(2) in accordance with the Agreement for the provision of services for the performance audit of the Victorian Ombudsman;

(3) at the fixed-fee level of remuneration of $231,000 (including GST) to be paid upon completion of the following:

(a) $46,200 (including GST) upon Parliament’s acceptance of O’Connor Marsden’s audit plan, representing 20 per cent of the total fee;

(b) $69,300 (including GST) upon Parliament’s acceptance of O’Connor Marsden’s progress report, representing 30 per cent of the total fee;

(c) $115,500 (including GST) upon Parliament’s acceptance of the final draft report, representing 50 ‍per cent of the total fee.

which is presented for the agreement of the Legislative Council.

Jaclyn SYMES (Northern Victoria – Attorney-General, Minister for Emergency Services) (10:07): I move, by leave:

That the message be taken into consideration forthwith.

Motion agreed to.

Jaclyn SYMES: I move:

That the Council agree with the Assembly and that a message be sent to the Assembly informing them that the Council have agreed with the Assembly’s resolution.

Motion agreed to.