Annual Report 2005 - The National Disability Authority

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Objective 5.3
To increase efficiency and value for money in
NDA operations
Policy and Procedure
A review of the NDA personnel manual was conducted in 2005.The manual
was reviewed in accordance with best practice and legislative and public service
requirements. Briefing sessions were held in November and December to inform staff
of the revised policies and procedures.
In December 2005 the NDA commissioned a review of the HR practices, processes,
and procedures to inform the structure of that function. It is anticipated that the
findings of the review will be finalised in 2006.
Superannuation
During 2005 the NDA finance section developed the payroll software systems to
record, maintain and calculate staff’s current and prior superannuation contributions. A
number of briefing sessions were also held for staff on pension policy and entitlements.
Sustaining Progress
The NDA, as a public body, is committed to the Sustaining Progress programme for
modernisation aimed at enhancing customer service and increasing organisational
flexibility and efficiency in delivering its strategic objectives. In March and September
2005, the NDA submitted its fourth and fifth progress reports respectively on
modernisation. The Performance Verification Group, the monitoring body for Sustaining
Progress, endorsed both reports.
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