The performance of the Department of Parliamentary Services: Final report

The performance of the Department of Parliamentary Services: Final report

28 November 2012

© Commonwealth of Australia 2012
ISBN 978-1-74229-717-0

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MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE (PDF 219KB)
 
RECOMMENDATIONS (PDF 12KB)
 
Chapter 1 - Introduction (PDF 44KB)

Terms of reference
Conduct of the inquiry
Background to the inquiry
Interim report
Developments during the inquiry
Structure of report
Evidence reviewed
Further information received
Acknowledgements
Notes on references

 
Chapter 2 - Employment issues in the Department of Parliamentary Services (PDF 376KB)

Introduction
Bullying and harassment
Recruitment and selection
Leadership in DPS
Other workforce issues
DPS workforce trends

 
Chapter 3 - Management of heritage values (PDF 91KB)

Introduction
Heritage management
Maintenance of the building
Asset management
Condition of assets
Adequacy of maintenance and asset replacement programs
Maintenance issues with the building façade
Committee comments

 
Chapter 4 - Project case studies (PDF 211KB)

Introduction
House of Representatives Chamber Enhancement Project
Staff accommodation project
Staff Dining Room and kitchen refurbishment project
Car park lighting project
Committee comments

 
Chapter 5 - Asset management and disposal policies and practices (PDF 169KB)

Introduction
Parliament House Art Collection
Management of assets outside the PHAC
Furniture in Parliament House
Reviews of asset disposal and management policies in DPS
Case studies of disposal of Parliament House assets
Committee comments

 
Chapter 6 - Security of Parliament House (PDF 144KB)

Introduction
Security arrangements at Parliament House
Security budget
Security reviews
Issues raised in relation to security
PSS staffing and rosters
Serious breaches of security
Reporting on security matters
Committee comments

 
Chapter 7 - Information technology issues (PDF 103KB)

Introduction
ICT services for parliamentarians and staff
Electorate office ICT
Issues canvassed at estimates
Review of ICT for the Parliament
Parliament House website
Committee comments

 
Chapter 8 - The amalgamation of the parliamentary service departments and the DPS budget (PDF 415KB)

Amalgamation of the service departments
Efficiencies and savings achieved through amalgamation of the three service departments
Department of Parliamentary Services budget
Committee comment

 
Chapter 9 - Other matters considered (PDF 118KB)

Introduction
Management of resource and service agreements
Contract management
Accountability of DPS to the Parliament

 
Chapter 10 - Conclusions and recommendations (PDF 165KB)

Introduction
Accountability and transparency
Employment issues in DPS
Heritage management of Parliament House
Maintenance and project management
Asset management
Contract management
Security arrangements
ICT issues
Budget considerations

 
APPENDIX 1 - Submissions and additional information received by the committee (PDF 11KB)

Submissions
Additional information
Answers to Questions on Notice

 
APPENDIX 2 - Public hearings (PDF 11KB)
 
APPENDIX 3* (PDF 1615KB)

*Link to Interim report

For further information, contact:

Senate Finance and Public Administration Committees
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia

Phone: +61 2 6277 3439
Fax: +61 2 6277 5809
Email: fpa.sen@aph.gov.au