Ipaa Act 2014-15 Annual Report

IPAA ACT 2014-15 ANNUAL REPORT

PROMOTING EXCELLENCE AND PROFESSIONALISM IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION www.act.ipaa.org.au OUR MISSION To promote excellence and professionalism in public administration.

ABOUT US IPAA ACT is a non-profit and non-partisan organisation that works in partnership with the public sector, the private sector, academia and other institutions. It provides a platform for debate and discussion about improving and striving for excellence in public administration in Australia.

CONTACT US Unit 4, National Press Club 16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600 02 6154 9800 www.act.ipaa.org.au [email protected] twitter.com/IPAAACT TABLE OF CONTENTS

CORPORATE MEMBERS 2014-15 2

PRESIDENT’S REVIEW 3

IPAA ACT COUNCIL 4

CEO’S REPORT 6

COMMITTEES AND STAFFING 7

CORPORATE SPONSORS 8

PERFORMANCE IN 2014-15 9

Year in Review 10

Events and Attendance 12

Strategic Theme 1 14

Strategic Theme 2 16

Strategic Theme 3 18

Online Engagement 20

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES 2015-17 21

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE 24

Treasurer’s Report 25

Financial Statements 26

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 38 2

CORPORATE MEMBERS 2014-15

ACIL Allen Management Department of Social Services ACT Government Department of the Environment Attorney-General’s Department Department of the House of Representatives Australian Bureau of Statistics Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity Department of the Senate Australian Competition & Consumer Commission Department of the Treasury Australian Customs & Border Protection Service Department of Veterans’ Affairs Australian Federal Police –Design & Evaluation Ernst & Young Australian Financial Security Authority Food Standards Australia New Zealand Australian Government Solicitor Grains Research and Development Corporation Australian Institute of Health & Welfare Grosvenor Management Consulting Australian Maritime Safety Authority Indigenous Business Australia Australian National Audit Office Infrastructure Australia Australian Pesticides & Veterinary Medicines Authority Institute for Governance & Policy Analysis, Australian Public Service Commission University of Canberra Australian Research Council KPMG Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority Maddocks Australian Taxation Office Museum of Australian Democracy Australian Transport & Safety Bureau National Blood Authority Civil Aviation Safety Authority National Film & Sound Archive Clayton Utz National Health & Medical Research Council Clean Energy Finance Corporation National Water Commission Comcare Noetic Group ComSuper Office of National Assessments CPM Reviews Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman CrimTrac Agency Office of the Inspector-General of Intelligence & Security CSIRO Performance & Evaluation Unit Office of National Assessments Defence Housing Australia ORIMA Deloitte Parliamentary Library Department of Agriculture Protiviti Department of Communications Department of Defence PwC Department of Education and Training Questacon Department of Employment Royal Australian Mint Department of Finance Russell Kennedy Pty Ltd Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade Safe Work Australia Department of Health Synergy Group Department of Human Services Tanner James Department of Immigration and Border Protection The Nous Group Department of Industry and Science ThinkPlace Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development Vista Advisory 3

Management and the Annual PRESIDENT’S Report Awards both attracted REVIEW strong fields with high levels of participation from the sector. • Mentoring – we piloted a cross- agency mentoring program, which included the ACT Public Service. This program was well received by mentors, mentees and agencies. Four editions of Public Administration Today were produced, with Edition 43 being the last as a national publication. While the publication has been IPAA ACT has had a positive and well received by members, falling successful year, working with corporate subscription levels and increased and individual members to deliver a costs have meant that it is no longer broad range of events and initiatives economically viable to produce. A across the sector. We have secured a priority for the coming months is to strong onging commitment to corporate develop a replacement publication. membership from across the sector. During the year we were pleased to I am pleased to report the appointment welcome four new IPAA National of Mr Drew Baker as our new Chief Fellows for the ACT in Ms Cath Ingram, Executive Officer from March 2015. We Mr Paul O’Connor, Dr Martin Parkinson recently launched our Strategic Plan for PSM and Mr David Tune AO PSM. I 2015-17, which is detailed on page 21, congratulate them on their achievements and I look forward to a number of new in the field of public administration. initiatives in the year ahead. Our focus I would like to take this opportunity to reflects the constantly changing nature thank Ms Tamara Cutcliffe, the former of public administration in Australia. Executive Director of IPAA ACT, for her Highlights from the year include: four years of service. I wish her well in her role back in the public service. • Events – we delivered a series of events to over 3,600 individuals. None of our work would be possible Our seminar series and the without the IPAA ACT Council Canberra Evaluation Forum, both members, who have provided fantastic free to members, were particularly drive and enthusiasm throughout the well attended. year! I look forward to continued success in 2015-16. • Flagship – our flagship event series, including the CEOs and Young Professionals’ Breakfast and the December Annual Address, received strong and positive feedback. Flagship event will be an area of focus for the year ahead. • Awards – the Australian Awards Glenys Beauchamp PSM for Excellence in Public Sector President 4

IPAA ACT COUNCIL

A council of twenty IPAA ACT members guide the ACT Division of IPAA under the leadership of its President, Glenys Beauchamp PSM. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Drew Baker is an ex-officio member of Council and is assisted by a small team of administrative staff. Councillors are elected every two years and there is provision to co-opt additional members to Council as required.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President Treasurer Glenys Beauchamp PSM Barry Mewett FIPAA Secretary, Department of Senior Associate Industry and Science KPMG

Deputy President Secretary Carmel McGregor Kimberley Dripps PSM FIPAA Deputy Secretary, Department Independent of the Environment

Deputy President Chair, Corporate Governance Professor John Halligan George Masri FIPAA Senior Assistant Ombudsman, University of Canberra Commonwealth Ombudsman

Occupants of positions as at 30 June 2015.

EX OFFICIO POSITIONS

Chief Executive Officer Executive Director Drew Baker Tamara Cutcliffe March 2015 - current July 2014 - March 2015

Drew Baker was an elected Council member for the 2014-15 year, until moving into the position of CEO. 5

COUNCILLORS

Stephen Bartos FIPAA Kathy Leigh Parliamentary Budget Head of Service, Officer, NSW Parliament ACT Public Service

Julia Burns Bronwen Overton-Clarke Principal, Julia Burns Commissioner for Public Consulting Administration, ACT Public Service

Joshua Drummond Samantha Palmer President, Young First Assistant Secretary, Professionals’ Network Department of Health

Kayelle Drinkwater Brendan Sargeant Assistant Secretary, Associate Secretary, Department of Finance Department of Defence

Jonathan Hutson William Story Deputy Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Department of Human Department of the Prime Services Minister and Cabinet

Kerry Kennedy Alison Turner FIPAA IPAA Australian Awards Director, IPAA Coordinator Professional Standards

The IPAA ACT immediate past President and Patron is Andrew Metcalfe AO FIPAA. 6

CEO’S REPORT

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Tamara Cutcliffe on all that she has achieved over the last four years. She has provided an excellent platform on which to build into the future. The development of our refreshed Strategic Plan for the period 2015-17 was a positive step forward, with a number of new areas of focus for the period The last year has been a very ahead. This coincided with continued successful one, with great support support from Australian Public Service from our corporate and individual departments and agencies in the form members. As I believe this Annual of corporate membership for the years Report demonstrates, IPAA ACT ahead. has a strong value proposition to An area of focus toward the end of the sector, delivery a compelling 2014-15 was the financial performance of series of events to promote excellence the division, noting the deficit position and professionalism in public to end June and the future reduction administration. in revenue following the conclusion of I write this report from an interesting Public Administration Today. This will perspective. As a former Council be an area of continued focus for the member of over six years, moving year ahead. into IPAA on a full time basis has I would like to thank the IPAA office highlighted the strong and enduring team for their warm welcome and support that exists for this organisation. support and look forward to a strong There are significant opportunities and positive year ahead. ahead to increase the range and breadth of services we offer the sector. Our program of events over the last year was impressive in its scale and breadth and I would like to pay thanks to the many speakers, panellists, contributors and other individuals who contributed to its success. The mentoring program was a particular highlight, indicating the role that IPAA ACT can play in Drew Baker connecting professionals from across CEO public administration. IPAA ACT 7

IPAA ACT COMMITTEES AND STAFFING

IPAA ACT operates a number of committees to oversee the operation of the division, as detailed below. Each operates as a sub-committee of the Council, with members drawn from the division’s corporate and individal membership base.

Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) ACT Division Executive Committee – as detailed on page 4 Council – as detailed on pags 4 and 5

Corporate IPAA ACT Publications Governance Programs and Online Committee Committee Committee Chair Chair Chair George Masri William Story Stephen Bartos

IPAA ACT Canberra Young Conference Evaluation Professionals’ Committee Forum Network Chair Chair President Carmel McGregor Noel Sutton Joshua Drummond

The IPAA ACT office consists a small team of dedicated individuals who focus on the efficient and effective operation of the division. The team consists of: • Amanda Anderson – Programs and Canberra Evaluation Forum; • Melinda Holland – Membership Engagement Manager; • Jessica Keyes – Office Manager and Webmaster; • Richard Liljak – IPAA Awards Coordinator; • Leonie Macri – Program and Administrative Support; • Pauline O’Neall – Finance Officer; and • Paulette Paterson – Publications and Online. We wish to thank the current team, including those who are no longer with IPAA, for their commitment and contribution throughout the year. 8

IPAA ACT CORPORATE SPONSORS

IPAA ACT wishes to thank our corporate sponsors, whose support has enabled the division to offer a broader range of services to our members. We wish to thank the Centre for Public Management (CPM), a sponsor of six years, who are concluding their role with IPAA. CPM is now part of the Australian Institute of Management (AIM), with whom IPAA enjoys a collegiate ongoing relationship. We also welcome Minter Ellison, who commenced as a sponsor during 2014-15. We look forward to a positive and productive relationship with Minter Ellison. 9

IPAA ACT PERFORMANCE IN 2014-15 10

IPAA ACT YEAR IN REVIEW

A successful year of sharing ideas and expertise, networking, professional development, awards, forums and publications.

THREE PROFESSIONAL 79 CAPABILITY STANDARDS CORPORATE MEMBERS REPRESENTING OVER POLICY PROCUREMENT 150,000 REGULATION PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PROFESSIONALS 500+ LIVESTREAM 130+ VIEWERS INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS 900+ POST-EVENT VIEWERS MEMBERS 650+ PUBLIC SECTOR CURRENT PRIVATE SECTOR TWITTER ACADEMIC FOLLOWERS NFP & NGO 130% 3.7K 47 @ INCREASE IN ATTENDEES EVENTS FOLLOWERS 11

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 40 MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS EVALUATION TRAINING PROFESSIONAL WRITING TRAINING 500+ ATTENDEES AT THE CANBERRA EVALUATION FORUM AWARDS AUSTRALIAN AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGEMENT AND THE ANNUAL REPORT AWARDS EVENT AND SEMINAR THEMES 12

IPAA ACT EVENTS AND ATTENDANCE

Function Name Program and Events Australian Awards Assessors Workshops Australian Awards Awards Dinner Annual Report Awards Various training workshops Annual Report Awards Better Annual Report workshops Annual Report Awards Awards Dinner Recognition Dinner IPAA ACT Life Members, Council and Fellows Dinner Program Launch/Professional Standards Launch of 2015 Program and Regulatory Standards Practice Based Series PID ‐ Observations from the Six Month Mark Practice Based Series Portfolio and Investment Management Practice Based Series Health Reform and eHealth Practice Based Series Deregulation: Carrots, Sticks and a Light Touch Practice Based Series Governing in the Information Era Practice Based Series Stay Calm and Remain Ethical Practice Based Series Showcasing the Winners of the 2014 Australian Awards Practice Based Series Shared Services and Outsourcing Practice Based Series PGPA ‐ One Year On Lessons Learned Annual General Meeting Annual General Meeting Collaboration Series Hays Breakfast ‐ The Balancing Act Collaboration Series Is Australia Ready for an Innovative Public Service Collaboration Series Cisco, Deloitte, Telstra Annual Address Stephen Sedgwick Address Collaboration Series High Wire Act (joint with AIPM) Collaboration Series Stay Calm and Increase Productivity Training and Professional Development Evaluation Training Evaluation Training PGPA Training PGPA Training Pilot Professional Writing in the APS Professional Writing Courses Mentoring Pilot Launch Event Mentoring Pilot Speaker Event Mentoring Pilot Speaker Event Mentoring Pilot Finale Event Canberra Evaluation Program CEF seminar Evaluations of Indigenous Programs CEF seminar A New Approach to Evaluation CEF seminar APSC Capability Reviews CEF seminar Evaluation Capability in DIBP CEF Seminar Evaluation in the Department of Infrastructure CEF Seminar Building and Evaluation Culture: DFAT a case study Young Professionals Network YPN Drinks with Leaders YPN Coffee with Leaders YPN YPN Debate YPN YPN Innovation Breakfast YPN CEOs and YPN Breakfast ‐ Marita Cheng YPN Drinks with Leaders YPN Networking for the Future Total 13

Activity Number held Date Registered Attended Live Stream Post video

AAEIPSM 0 various 93 93 na na AAEIPSM 1 27‐Nov‐15 130 130 na na Training various various 89 89 na na Training 2 17/18 March 28 28 na na Dinner 1 21‐May 146 141 na na Dinner 1 13‐Nov 30 30 na na Launch 1 3‐Feb 60 60 na na Seminar 1 29‐Jul 144 94 34 110 Seminar 1 26‐Aug 65 38 34 25 Seminar 1 23‐Sep 106 72 34 51 Seminar 1 23‐Oct 185 85 101 136 Seminar 1 25‐Nov 230 170 56 214 Seminar 1 24‐Feb 120 69 48 158 Seminar 1 24‐Mar 60 25 16 21 Seminar 1 28‐Apr 180 150 43 26 Seminar 1 16‐Jun 157 118 61 43 Meeting 1 9‐Sep 35 35 na na Collaboration 1 2‐Jul 70 70 na na Collaboration 1 15‐Jul 80 55 na na Collaboration 1 10‐Nov 75 60 na na Collaboration 1 11‐Dec 160 130 133 125 Collaboration 1 25‐Feb 100 130 na na Collaboration 1 11‐Mar 180 180 na na

Training 3 23‐Jul 52 52 na na Training 1 30‐Jul 24 24 na na Training 6 various 62 62 na na Pilot program 1 21‐Oct 95 80 na na Pilot program 1 18‐Nov 55 55 na na Pilot Program 1 17‐Feb 40 40 na na Pilot Program 1 26‐May 46 37 na na

Seminar 1 17‐Jul 170 100 na na Seminar 1 28‐Aug 170 114 na na Seminar 1 18‐Sep 160 70 na na Seminar 1 16‐Oct 117 75 na na Seminar 1 19‐Mar 165 90 na na Seminar 1 21‐May 127 80 na

Networking 1 8‐Jul 90 80 na na Networking 1 25‐Jul 27 20 na na YPN 1 28‐Aug 130 120 na na YPN 1 6‐Nov 180 180 na na Breakfast 1 6‐Mar 300 300 na na Networking 1 19‐Mar 40 35 na na Networking 1 6‐May 40 40 na na 49 na 4613 3706 560 909 14

2014-15 STRATEGIC THEME 1: EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC SECTOR ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT PRACTICE

KEY FOCUS: BETTER PRACTICE, Governance, Performance and LESSONS LEARNT Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA).

IPAA ACT supports the pursuit of AUSTRALIAN AWARDS FOR excellence in public administration and EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC SECTOR management practice. This includes MANAGEMENT recognition and encouragement of innovative practice in the public sector The 2014 Australian Awards for and initiatives aimed at encouraging Excellence in Public Sector Management, continuous improvement through managed by IPAA ACT, were open communities of practice. to organisations in all three levels of A key strategic priority for IPAA government. ACT is the coordination of two public The Awards were presented at the sector awards – the Annual Reports National Press Club in November 2014, Awards and the Australian Awards for by Senator the Hon. Eric Abetz, Minister Excellence in Public Administration. assisting the Prime Minister for the These awards promote and acknowledge Public Service. the professionalism of the public sector and provide a platform for recognising, The Australian Awards for Excellence in celebrating and sharing significant Public Sector Management have been run achievements. since 2002 to encourage and recognise better practice and innovation across all ANNUAL REPORT AWARDS levels of government.

The Annual Report Awards is one of In 2014, there were 30 diverse IPAA’s flagship events, recognising and nominations seeking recognition on encouraging the production of high the basis of demonstrated sustainable quality annual reports from government excellence in public sector management. agencies. All Commonwealth entities regardless of location, as well as all ACT IPAA FELLOWS DINNER Government agencies are eligible to Since 1983, IPAA ACT has admitted enter. a number of members as Fellows This year 67 agencies registered recognised for their significant their reports for assessment while 93 contributions to the work of the individuals from 34 public and private organisation. sector agencies attended assessor The 2014 Fellows Dinner was held at the training workshops and completed at Boathouse by the Lake on 13 November least one assessment report. 2014. This event recognised four new The Annual Report Awards will ACT National Fellows: Cath Ingram, be redeveloped in 2015 to reflect Paul O’Connor, Dr Martin Parkinson the implementation of the Public PSM and David Tune AO PSM. 15

Australian Awards for Excellence Australian Awards for Excellence

Annual Report Awards Annual Report Awards

IPAA Fellows IPAA Fellows 16

2014-15 STRATEGIC THEME 2: HIGH QUALITY CAPABLE AND PROFESSIONAL PUBLIC SERVANTS

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS YPN held a number of events and CAPABILITY networking opportunities throughout the year, including the popular CEO IPAA ACT develops professional Breakfast event with RoboGals founder capability standards designed to Marita Cheng and the Annual Debate complement and integrate seamlessly on the theme “Is it a Good Time to be a with public employment and leadership Public Servant?” frameworks of public services agencies around the country. The standards CANBERRA EVALUATION support professional performance that FORUM is effective, reliable, consistent and of a high standard. The Canberra Evaluation Forum (CEF) On 2 February 2015, the Head of was established in 1990 with the aim of Domestic Policy, Department of the promoting better practice in program Prime Minister and Cabinet, Rebecca and project evaluation. Cross, officially launched The Regulatory As an IPAA ACT responsibility since Professional Capability Guidance. This guidance sets out the capability 2013, the CEF continues to be an inter- requirements for the regulatory agency network of Commonwealth professional role that primarily have a and ACT Government departments strategic focus on regulatory planning and agencies and some private sector and design, implementation planning companies interested in evaluation and and management oversight, and review performance management issues in the and reform. public sector. This is the third of IPAA’s professional During 2014-15, the CEF hosted six capability standards and complements well-attended seminars on evaluation professional standards for procurement and performance management. and policy issued in February 2014. The standards provide guidance on the MENTORING PROGRAM technical skills and knowledge expected of public sector officers working as A mentoring program was launched in professionals in these roles. 2014 with a pilot cohort of 40 mentors and 40 mentees from IPAA ACT’s corporate YOUNG PROFESSIONALS’ membership base. The program included NETWORK four events with a mix of professional The Young Professionals’ Network (YPN) development and presentations by guest provides capability development and speakers. The program was highly networking opportunities for young successful with good feedback from professionals in the public and private across the board and a further program sector in the ACT. will be delivered in late 2015. 17

Professional Standards Launch Professional Standards Launch

Innovation Breakfast Innovation Breakfast

Mentoring Program YPN Annual Debate 18

2014-15 STRATEGIC THEME 3: CONTEMPORARY AND CONNECTED

SPEAKER EVENTS magazine. Edition 43 was the last as a national publication, with faling IPAA ACT‘s busy events calendar meets subscription levels and increasing costs the needs of those in the sector who want meaning the publication was no longer to share ideas and opinions on current financially viable. and emerging issues and challenges in public administration. IPAA ACT is moving towards offering Today as an element of an updated Along with monthly seminars and digital platform in 2015-16. Today will flagship events, IPAA also hosts a become a Canberra-based publication number of premier events that accent the focusing on a target audience of senior uniqueness of Canberra’s public sector and middle managers across the public and provide a platform for thought sector and those interested in public leadership in the public administration sector issues. arena. Many of these are joint events with IPAA ACT’s sponsors, other INNOVATION organisations and academia. IPAA ACT actively participates in public Keynote speakers throughout the year sector innovation initiatives in the included Jane Halton AO PSM, Steve community, including Innovation Month, Sedgwick AO, Glenys Beauchamp which is held in July each year. PSM, the Hon John Lloyd PSM, Mike In 2014-15, IPAA hosted a forum of Mrdak, Martin Parkinson AO, Lord Gus public service leaders and commentators O’Donnell, Martin Stewart-Weeks and discussing whether Auustralia is ready Marita Cheng (former Young Australian for a truly innovative public service. of the Year). Speakers included IPAA ACT President PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION TODAY Glenys Beauchamp PSM, Secretary of the Department of Communcations Public Administration Today (Today) Drew Clarke PSM, Questacon Director has been published quarterly by IPAA Professor Graham Durant and CSIRO ACT since 2004 as a national members’ CEO Dr Megan Clark AC.

Public Administration Today – Editions 40 to 43 19

Dr Martin Parkinson AO and Carmel McGregor PSM The Hon John Lloyd AO and Julia Burns

Lord Gus O’Donnell and Glenys Beauchamp PSM Marita Cheng, former Young Australian of the Year

Drew Clarke AO and Dr Megan Clark AC Barry Sandison talking Big Data 20

IPAA ACT: ONLINE ENGAGEMENT

SOCIAL MEDIA IPAA WEB SITE

The evolution and popularity of A key communication channel for IPAA social media has made available new ACT is its website. There have been two techniques for digital engagement to contracdictory trends evident when facilitate dialogue, collaboration and comparing traffic with previous years: participation. IPAA ACT maintains a • page views increased from 123k Facebook page, a LinkedIn group and a in 2013-14 to 162k in 2014-15, a Twitter account. significant increase of 31%; and The @IPAA_ACT Twitter account saw • unique visitors to the site reduced a significant increase in community from 23k in 2013-14 to only 18k in interest during 2014-15 with the number 2014-15, a reduction of 24%. of followers more than doubling from 280 to 640. This facilitated the “reach” of the A refresh of the IPAA ACT web site in IPAA ACT message and enhanced other late 2015 will provide the opportunity to forms of digital communcation including update IPAA’s web analytics, providing the streaming of events. more comprehensive information.

Figure 1 – IPAA ACT web traffic

161,570 200,000

123,223 150,000

100,000 31,129 17,902 32,447 23,483 50,000

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2013-14 2014-15 21

IPAA ACT STRATEGIC PRIORITIES 2015-17 STRATEGIC PLAN 2015 – 2017 22

OUR MISSION PROMOTING EXCELLENCE AND PROFESSIONALISM IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

OUR PRIORITIES FOR 2015–17

EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC CAPABILITY AND LEADING THINKING IN EXTENDING OUR INFLUENCE ADMINISTRATION PROFESSIONALISM PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND ENGAGEMENT

We will promote the achievements of, We will develop the capability and increase We will provide a platform to develop, explore We will engage and influence across the full range and excellence in, public administration. the professionalism of public administration. and debate issues in public administration. of sectors that engage in public administration.

NATIONAL AWARDS PROFESSIONAL CAPABILITY STANDARDS THOUGHT LEADERSHIP MEMBERSHIP Australian Awards for Excellence To enable a high-performing public sector. Increasing awareness of best practice A renewed focus on engaging with in Public Sector Management. and influencing future directions in IPAA corporate and individual members. YOUNG PROFESSIONALS’ NETWORK public administration. LEADERSHIP AWARDS To champion the interests of young PRIVATE SECTOR AND NGOs Recognising the contribution professionals in public administration. EVENTS SERIES Working with leading providers of public sector leaders. A diverse range of events to discuss current in the field of public administration. MENTORING PROGRAMME reforms and challenges in the Commonwealth ANNUAL REPORT AWARDS To provide development opportunities and ACT public sectors. UNIVERSITIES Awarding good governance across public administration. Pursuing partnerships with leading in public administration. INNOVATION AND AGILITY academic institutions. COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE A focus on addressing the challenges PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION TODAY To provide a platform to share knowledge facing public administration. IPAA NATIONAL KEY INITIATIVES Promoting and celebrating and experiences in specific areas of public Continued and increasing collaboration with IPAA achievements in public administration. administration. DIVERSITY National and other state and territory divisions. Promoting the importance and value IPAA ACT CONFERENCE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT of diversity in public administration. ONLINE The launch of the inaugural Delivering programmes focused Expanding our online offering to meet IPAA ACT conference. on public administration. the needs of members and clients. STRATEGIC PLAN 2015 – 2017 STRATEGIC PLAN 2015 – 2017 23

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IPAA ACT FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE 25

The Division continued an extremely TREASURER’S active program during the year to REPORT ensure quality of events at both our premium level and at the regular monthly activities. The Report of the President has highlighted the level of activity achieved during the year. One consequence of this level of activity was the increase in total costs of membership offerings, some of which occurred in event running costs, and some of which occurred in increased salary and wages costs. One issue which became apparent was the cost of a number of events which The audited financial statements for the were completely free to members. Whilst year 2014-2015 show an operating deficit membership benefits are paramount of $128,402 resulting in a retained net the Division is examining the extent of asset position of $696,833. completely free offerings in its program The strong cash position in the structure. balance sheet gives the Division a The Division has put in place steps to very healthy current ratio with assets achieve higher levels of membership exceeding liabilities by $682,044. The participation along with steps to current liabilities includes substantial improve cost recovery on appropriate memberships paid in advance for the activities, supported by a new chart of next 3 years. accounts to provide better transparency During this financial year the trading in all our income and expenditure and position was affected by a reduction in a more frequent management reporting membership income from the 2013-14 regime. year as well as increased costs related to program expenditure and publications. The Division has a good balance sheet but one that needs to be carefully Publications costs were impacted by managed to ensure a healthy operating the decision to not continue with Public position is maintained to continue to Administration Today (PAT) in its offer quality member benefits. present form following a decision at the National Council to only support PAT as a national publication to the end of June 2015. Exit costs from this decision have been met by both ACT Division and National Council under the agreement Barry Mewett FIPAA for the publication of PAT. Treasurer 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38

IPAA ACT: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

IPAA ACT wishes to acknowledge the many Committee Chairs, Facilitators, Speakers, Committee Members, Judges, Members and Organisations who generously contributed to our success over the past year. We also wish to thank the many suppliers who help us deliver our range of services, often at a discounted or reduced rate. If you are interested in working with IPAA ACT, as a partner, supplier or sponsor, please contact us!

CONTACTS

Drew Baker CEO IPAA ACT [email protected] Melinda Holland Membership Engagement Manager [email protected] Amanda Anderson IPAA Programs and Events [email protected]

IMAGE ATTRIBUTION

This annual report includes images that are attributed to: • Wordle www.wordle.net • Chris Cardelli www.chriscardelli.com • George Washingston Forum www.gwfohio.org 39

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