INQ326

Recommendations for this Inquiry

INQ-ref REC-UID CODE SubCode SrcNUM Recommendation
INQ326 REC326-4344 A - Responsibility 24 - Govt responsibility Recommendation 1

To promote integrity and transparency, the Department of Regional NSW should ensure that for all future grant programs it: establishes and follows guidelines that align with relevant good practice guidance including accountabilities, key assessment steps and clear assessment criteria.
INQ326 REC326-4343 A - Responsibility 24 - Govt responsibility Recommendation 2

To promote integrity and transparency, the Department of Regional NSW should ensure that for all future grant programs it: ensures a communications plan is in place, including the communication of guidelines to potential applicants.
INQ326 REC326-4342 A - Responsibility 24 - Govt responsibility Recommendation 3

To promote integrity and transparency, the Department of Regional NSW should ensure that for all future grant programs it: ensures staff declare conflicts of interest prior to the commencement of a grants stream, and that these conflicts of interest are recorded and managed.
INQ326 REC326-4341 A - Responsibility 24 - Govt responsibility Recommendation 4

To promote integrity and transparency, the Department of Regional NSW should ensure that for all future grant programs it: ensures regular monitoring is in place as part of funding deeds.
INQ326 REC326-4340 A - Responsibility 24 - Govt responsibility Recommendation 5

To promote integrity and transparency, the Department of Regional NSW should ensure that for all future grant programs it: documents all key decisions and approvals in line with record keeping obligations.