Responsibilities of the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee’S Role Is Set out in Legislation

Responsibilities of the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee’S Role Is Set out in Legislation

Public Accounts and Estimates Committee About the committee Committee members In 1895 the Victorian Legislative Assembly set up the first Public Accounts Committee in Australia. It was one of the first such Committees in the world. The Committee has a proud tradition of active CHAIR DEPUTY CHAIR oversight. It produces reports that promote Lizzie Blandthorn Richard Riordan public sector reform and accountability. It is Pascoe Vale Polwarth considered the flagship committee of the Victorian Parliament. On behalf of the Parliament, the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee examines public administration and finances to improve outcomes for the Victorian community. Sam Hibbins David Limbrick Gary Maas James Newbury Prahran South Eastern Metropolitan Narre Warren South Brighton Danny O’Brien Pauline Richards Tim Richardson Nina Taylor Gippsland South Cranbourne Mordialloc Southern Metropolitan Public Accounts and Estimates Committee Committee functions Responsibilities of the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee The Public Accounts and Estimates Committee’s role is set out in legislation. It has three main functions – public accounts, estimates and oversight. Public Accounts and Estimates The Committee aims to: Committee (PAEC) 1. Promote public sector accountability Public Accounts Estimates Oversight 2. Deliver reports that promote improvements to public administration and financial management of the State 3. Follow-up on Auditor-General recommendations 4. Ensure the Auditor-General and Parliamentary Budget Officer are accountable and remain Follow up of Victorian Scrutinise budget papers Auditor-General reports (budget estimates) independent 5. Enhance MPs’ understanding and decision making of State financial management matters 6. Contribute to the local and global community of public accounts committees and like agencies Review the outcomes achieved from budget expenditure and revenue raised.

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