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TPP18-03 NSW Government Foreign Exchange Risk Policy

The NSW Government Foreign Exchange Risk Policy sets out the core requirements and relevant guidance for Government Entities to manage foreign exchange (FX) risk exposures, including those exposures arising before or after committing to a sale, purchase, or certain other government transactions. The Policy applies to all Government Entities, other than where FX exposures are part of a Government Entity’s approved investment strategy within the scope of its investment powers. This Policy takes effect from 1 July 2018, replacing and superseding the FX risk policy contained in the Treasury Management Policy (TPP07-07). The remainder of that policy remains unchanged.

TPP18-01 Accounting Policy: Financial Reporting Code for NSW General Government Sector Entities

The Financial Reporting Code for NSW General Government Sector Entities (the Code) sets out the financial reporting framework for all New South Wales General Government Sector (NSW GGS) entities. The Code provides a model financial reporting framework which promotes consistency across the NSW GGS. This version of the Code applies for financial years ending on or after 30 June 2018. It supersedes the previous version, issued as NSW Treasury Policy and Guidelines Paper TPP17-05.  (Revised June 2018)

TPP18-02 Commercial Policy Framework- Performance Reporting and Monitoring Policy for Government Businesses

The Performance Reporting and Monitoring Policy for Government Businesses (Policy) is a component of the NSW Government’s Commercial Policy Framework. It aims to encourage implementation and maintenance of effective performance reporting practices by government businesses. These practices are vital in ensuring the accountability and continuing strong performance of government businesses. The Policy replaces the  previous Reporting and Monitoring Policy for Government Businesses (TPP05-2).

TPP17-11 Commercial Policy Framework: CEO Appointment Guidelines for Government Businesses

The CEO Appointment Guidelines for Government Businesses (Guidelines) is a component of the NSW Government’s Commercial Policy Framework. This edition of the Guidelines replaces and supersedes the previous CEO Contract Guidelines for Government Businesses (TPP06-1). 

TPP17-10 Commercial Policy Framework: Guidelines for Governing Boards of Government Businesses

This NSW Treasury policy and guidelines paper is a component of the NSW Government’s Commercial Policy Framework.  The Guidelines outline the Government’s expectations for standards of corporate governance that should be adopted by all governing boards. This 2017 edition of Guidelines for Governing Boards of Government Businesses withdraws and supersedes the previously issued edition (TPP09-2). 

TPP17-09 Use and Management of NSW Government Purchasing Cards

Use and Management of NSW Government Purchasing Cards (the Policy) has been prepared by NSW Treasury to assist Agencies with managing the use and administration of purchasing cards (PCards). The Policy sets out the responsibilities of both the Agency Head and the Cardholder as to the establishment and operation of a PCard framework and processes within an Agency, and the use and management of PCards within this framework.

TPP17-08 Requirements for Issuing Managing and Reporting Instruments of Assurance

This Policy has been developed to encourage enhanced visibility and effective risk management of Instruments of Assurance to assist Agencies to protect the integrity of their financial management. This Policy is effective from 1 January 2018. It supersedes the previous version TPP17-04. 

TPP17-07 NSW Public Private Partnerships Guidelines

These Guidelines provide a transparent mechanism to competitively pursue innovative solutions to deliver improved services and better value for money. This is primarily achieved through optimal risk allocation, management synergies, encouraging innovation in operations, design and construction, efficient asset utilisation and integrated whole-of-life asset management.

TPP17-06 Certifying the effectiveness of internal controls over financial information

Under the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983 departments and statutory bodies must prepare financial reports in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards that exhibit a true and fair view of the financial position and financial performance of the department or statutory body. Further, AASB 101, Presentation of Financial Statements, requires entities to prepare financial statements “in a manner that provides relevant, reliable, comparable and understandable information.”

This Policy and Guidelines Paper establishes a set of Core Requirements to ensure that agencies have clear accountabilities for the effectiveness of internal controls over financial information.

TPP17-03 NSW Government Guide to Cost - Benefit Analysis

This Treasury policy and guidelines paper is to provide guidance and promote a consistent approach to appraisal and evaluation of public projects, programs and policies across the NSW Government. Agencies should use this NSW Government Guide to Cost-Benefit Analysis (Guide) when assessing all significant government projects, programs, policies and regulations. (Revised)