Annual Report 2003-04 - The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

Table of Contents

Letter of transmittal

Internet home page address and internet address for report

Review by the Secretary

Departmental Overview

Overview description of department

Role and functions

Organisational structure

Outcome and output structure

Where outcome and output structures differ from PBS format, details of variation and reasons for change — nil to report

Portfolio structure

Report on Performance

Review of performance during the year in relation to outputs and contribution to outcomes

Actual performance in relation to performance targets set out in PBS/ PAES
Output 1.1 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.7

Performance of purchaser/provider arrangements — nil to report

Where performance targets differ from the PBS/PAES, details of both former and new targets, and reasons for the change — nil to report

Narrative discussion and analysis of performance
Output 1.1 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.7

Trend information
Output group 1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Factors, events or trends influencing departmental performance
Output group 1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Significant changes in nature of principal functions/services — nil to report

Performance against service charter customer service standards, complaints data, and the department’s response to complaints

Discussion and analysis of the department’s financial performance

Discussion of any significant changes from the prior year or from budget

Summary resource table, by outcomes

Developments since the end of the financial year that have affected or may significantly affect the department’s operations or financial results in future — nil to report

Management and Accountability

Corporate Governance

Statement of the main corporate governance practices in place

Names of the senior executive and their responsibilities

Senior management committees and their roles

Corporate and operational planning and associated performance reporting and review

Approach adopted to identifying areas of significant financial or operational risk and arrangements in place to manage risks

Certification of fraud measures in place

Policy and practices on the establishment and maintenance of appropriate ethical standards

How nature and amount of remuneration for Senior Executive Service employees officers is determined

External Scrutiny

Significant developments in external scrutiny