DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES ANNUAL REPORT TO THE ...

DISCLOSURES AND LEgAL COMPLIANCE � DETAILED kEy PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
explanation of Significant Variances
The budget hourly rate is set on the basis that full
staffing levels are maintained during the year. As
vacancies will invariably occur, the budget amount
will in most cases be less than the actuals in any
year. The 2010/11 actual hourly rate has been
impacted by additional employee-related costs that
resulted from a reduction in the minimum service
period required to recognise long service leave
liability. In addition, significant non salary-related
costs were incurred in transitioning the West Coast
Rock Lobster Fishery to quota and the start-up
costs associated with implementing a biosecurity
(marine pests) program.
Service 2: compliance and education
Service Description: Through the compliance and
education service the Department raises community
awareness and understanding of fisheries and
aquatic management issues and the need to adhere
to the rules governing these activities. This service
enforces fishing rules and also plans and instigates
investigations and enforcement strategies.
Efficiency in Service 2 is described as the
average cost per hour for services delivered as
outlined in the following table.
KPI table 3. Service 2
Service 2
Compliance
and Education
Average cost
per hour of
compliance
and education.
Actual
2009/10
Target
2010/11
Actual
2010/11
Variance
Actual
154
Variance
Target
$164 $134 $186 $22 $52
explanation of Significant Variances
The budget hourly rate is set on the basis
year. As vacancies will invariably occur, the budget
amount will in most cases be less than the actuals
in any year. The 2010/11 actual hourly rate has
been significantly impacted by reduced number of
hours delivered and additional employee-related
costs that resulted from a reduction in the minimum
service period required to recognise long service
leave liability. In addition a significant increase in
depreciation expense has impacted on this service
in 2010/11.
Service 3: research and monitoring
Service Description: The research and monitoring
service provides scientific knowledge for the
sustainable management of the State’s fisheries
and aquatic resources and the associated
environment.
Efficiency in Service 3 is described as the
average cost per hour for services delivered as
outlined in the following table.