Managing Commonwealth Resources

The Commonwealth resource management framework governs how officials in the Commonwealth public sector use and manage public resources.

The framework is an important feature of an accountable and transparent public sector and informs the Australian people of the daily work of Commonwealth entities and their employees.

The cornerstone of the framework is the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act).

Australian government bodies

PGPA flipchart, the Commonwealth governance policy and the process for creating or reviewing Australian Government bodies.

Managing money & property

Receiving money, including charging, banking and spending money and dealing with property.

Managing risk & internal accountability

Duties of officials, accountable authorities, risk management and internal controls.

Machinery of Government changes

Information on Machinery of Government changes, also referred to as an Administrative Arrangements Order change.

Planning & reporting

Commonwealth Performance Framework, including requirements for Corporate Plans and Annual Reports.

Learning & support

PGPA Act resources including eLearning, Resource Management Guides, PGPA newsletters and fact sheets.

Independent Review into the PGPA Act & Rule

Information on the review process, recommendations and consultation strategies used for the Independent Review into the PGPA Act and Rule.

PGPA legislation

PGPA Act, Rule, associated instruments and policies and Ministerial delegations.

List of Resource Management Guides (RMGs)

List by A-Z, topic or RMG number

Entity Start-up guide

Setting up a Commonwealth entity, important information and who you can talk to for assistance.