Guide to the report

The Australian Public Service Commissioner’s Annual Report 2008–09 is provided in accordance with the provisions of section 44 of the Public Service Act 1999 (the Act). The report has been developed with the aim of transparent reporting under the Commission’s output and outcome structure.

Part 1: Overview

The report’s overview includes the Public Service Commissioner’s review and an overview of the Commission’s role, responsibilities, outputs, outcomes and organisational structure.

The Commissioner’s review summarises some of the principal developments affecting the work of the Commission, including highlights of some of the significant achievements throughout 2008–09.

Part 2: Performance review

The performance review provides a detailed discussion of the Commission’s performance against each of the three output groups and their outputs. The performance information in Part 2 covers the Commission as a whole. To ensure comprehensive reporting against the output structure, the performance review includes the work of the Merit Protection Commissioner.

Part 3: Management and accountability

The management and accountability component of the annual report provides an overview of the Commission’s approach to corporate governance and the management of resources within the agency.

Part 4: Annual report of the Merit Protection Commissioner

In accordance with the provisions of section 51 of the Public Service Act 1999, Part 4 of the annual report contains the Merit Protection Commissioner’s report on her statutory role and responsibilities.

Appendices

The appendixes to the annual report provide detailed information tables on staffing and other matters relevant to the Commission’s activities, including financial statements at Appendix B and a statement as required under subsection 8(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 at Appendix E.

Any inquiries about the annual report or additional information about the Commission should be directed to:

Steve Tomlin, National Leadership and Programmes Centre, Australian Public Service Commission
16 Furzer St, Phillip, ACT 2606

tel: (02) 6202 3526
fax: (02) 6264 5153
internet: <www.apsc.gov.au>
email: <steve.tomlin@apsc.gov.au>

 

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