Local Government Advice – Implementation update

12 Sep 2022

The Commission has released an update regarding the implementation of the Local Government Advice Scheme under the Local Government Act 1999. 

By 15 August 2022, the 15 councils participating in the scheme in year one were required to submit to the Commission information on current strategic management plans, financial sustainability and audit outcomes. That milestone is now complete, with all 15 councils submitting the required information.

The Commission appreciates councils’ engagement and thanks councils for providing the information requested in a timely and efficient manner. 

By 30 September, councils are to provide information on material amendments to strategic management plans, revenue sources and an updated financial reporting template. The Commission thanks councils that have already provided relevant material. For general information, please refer to the Guideline for Information Provision or alternatively email any queries to [email protected].

Date	Milestone summary	Status
1 Aug 2022	ESCOSA publish Framework and Approach and Schedule of Councils.	Complete
8 Aug 2022	ESCOSA publish Guideline for information provision and provide Written Notices to councils.	Complete
15 Aug 2022	Councils to submit information on: • current strategic management plans • financial sustainability, and • audit outcomes.	Complete 15 out of 15 received
30 Sep 2022	Councils to submit information on: • material amendments to strategic management plans • revenue sources, and • financial reporting template.	In progress
28 Feb 2023	ESCOSA provides advice to Local Government in accordance with the Local Government Act 1999.	In progress

For further information on the Local Government Advice scheme, please refer to Advice to Local Government.