2018/2019 Annual Report

Financial Performance
Competitive Tendering
The Procurement Policy was reviewed by Council during the year
on 2 April 2019.
The Procurement Policy enables consideration of tender
arrangements for purchases greater than $20,000 however as the
Policy requires assessment of the following criteria to ensure value
for money for Council, a range of market approaches are available
to Staff at each dollar range discussed in the Policy:
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The nature of the procurement
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The value of the procurement
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The risk associated with the procurement
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Whether the market for the procurement is known
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The most efficient process to achieve the Council’s objectives in
a timely and cost efficient way.
Council’s Procurement Policy is underpinned by the following
principles:
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Encourages purchases being made in an open, fair and
transparent manner
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Promotes accountability, efficient purchasing practices and their
continuous improvement
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Is consistent with Council’s strategic and long-term financial
directions
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Ensures the integrity of all procurement processes conducted
by the Council (ie in accordance with its legislative and
common law responsibilities)
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Facilitates achieving value for money through the most
appropriate provider
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Ensures open and effective competition
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Encourages local and Australian businesses and/or generates
local employment
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Complies with Council’s environmental obligations under the
National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007
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Encourages the maintenance of assets at acceptable
standards in the most cost effective manner
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Appropriately manages risk
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Is consistent with Council’s IAMP (Infrastructure Asset
Management Plans) where relevant
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Demonstrates sensitivity to the current and future needs of a
diverse Community.
Use of Local Goods and Services
In April 2019, Council updated Section 6.16.2 of its
Procurement Policy relating to Local and Australian Made
goods and suppliers. The Policy now states:
‘To the extent permitted by law, when all other considerations
are equal, Council will favour the engagement of local
suppliers, and the use of South Australian made goods
and suppliers whose activities contribute to the economic
development of the region and/or provide local employment
opportunities.’
Fraud & Corruption Prevention
Council adopted a Fraud and Corruption Prevention Policy on
20 March 2012 which was most recently revised on 16 July
2019.
Members of the public who wish to disclose alleged fraud
or corruption are encouraged to report it to the State
Government’s Office for Public Integrity (www.icac.sa.gov.au)
or to Council’s Responsible Officers under the Policy.
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Campbelltown City Council
Annual Report 2018 / 2019