Summary

The purpose of the internal control questionnaire is to assess how well the checks and balances in the department’s HR, finance and procurement processes are working.

In other words, it provides an assessment of the effectiveness of the department’s internal controls.

When completing the enclosed questions, please refer to the process maps to understand the context in which the questions are being asked and how your response contributes to the department’s internal control environment.

The questions should be answered in relation to what you did during the 2023-2024 financial year to date.

We request that your completed questionnaire be submitted by 27 May 2024.

Instructions

Step 1

Before entering the online questionnaire, print off the pdf version of the questionnaire and prepare your responses in consultation with relevant colleagues and executives.

Step 2

Complete the online questionnaire and submit the responses.

• 'Yes' indicates you comply with requirements.
• 'No' indicates you do not, or only partially comply with requirements.
• 'N/A' indicates the requirement is not applicable.

Step 3

The Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer/Deputy Chief Executive/Director Student Support Services will receive an email containing the responses. The response submitter will also get a copy of the responses for their records.

Step 4

The Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer/Deputy Chief Executive/Director Student Support Services must review the responses. If to the best of their knowledge the responses are true, or they are not aware of anything that would alter the responses, they are asked to forward the responses to education.financialcompliance@sa.gov.au indicating their endorsement of them.

Queries

If assistance is required in relation to the questions, or if you have made an error in responding, please email the Financial Compliance and Policy Unit at education.financialcompliance@sa.gov.au or phone Rowena Aquino on 8226 0048.