The framework is underpinned by the principles in Part 2 of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 (PSM Act) and the WA Public Sector Code of Ethics established by the Public Sector Commissioner under the PSM Act.
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Show moreThe Accountability Framework consists of:
- Public administration and management principles (Section 7(a), (g) and (h) of the PSM Act)- Emphasises the importance of service to the community; proper standards of financial management and accounting; adequate record keeping.
- Human resource management principles (Section 8 Public Sector of the PSM Act) - Emphasises merit and equity in human resource management; public sector employment free of discrimination; safe and healthy working conditions.
- Conduct principles (Section 9 of the PSM Act) - Observe relevant codes; exercise consideration, courtesy and sensitivity; be scrupulous in the use of official information, equipment and facilities
- Code of Ethics (Section 21 of the PSM Act) - Minimum standards of conduct and behaviour; emphasises the individual and collective role to always act in the public interest.
The following key elements of the Accountability Framework is built around expectation (code of conduct), policies and procedures, and values. It serves an important part to ensuring an accountable and transparent public sector.
Oversight
- Auditor General
- Corruption and Crime Commissioner
- Director of Equal Opportunity in Public Employment
- Equal Opportunity Commissioner
- Information Commissioner
- Ombudsman
- Public Sector Commissioner
- State Records Office
Legislation
- Financial Management Act 2006
- Procurement Act 2020
- Minimum Conditions of Employment Act 1993
- Industrial Relations Act 1979
- Work Health and Safety Act 2020
- Equal Opportunity Act 1984
- Disability Services Act 1993
- State Records Act 2000
- Freedom of Information Act 1992
- Electoral Act 1907
- Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004
- Corruption, Crime and Misconduct Act 2003
- Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003
- Public Sector Management Act 1994
Compliance instruments
- Treasurer’s instructions
- Premier’s circulars
- Integrity frameworks and education
- Disability access and inclusion plans
- Record keeping plans
- Misconduct notification requirements
- Equal employment opportunity management plans
- CEO performance agreements
- Public interest disclosure processes
- Commissioner’s circulars
- Commissioner’s instructions
- Approved procedures
- Administrative instructions
Scrutiny
- Public Accounts Committee
- Public Administration Committee
- Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations
The diagram shows the range of ethical obligations of the accountability framework. Information is illustrative only and is not intended to be exhaustive.
