Where Government has not specified a completion date for the MoG change
As soon as it becomes clear a MoG change will occur
Start planning as early as possible, for example:
- Establish steering committee
- Prepare for an immediate and thorough due diligence exercise.
MoG change announced
See First 72 Hours for Entities - Tasks List for actions to be undertaken within 72 hours of a MoG change being announced, for example:
- Confirm scope of functions transferring
- Establish lead contacts/steering committee
- Delegation of powers
- Review outcome statements etc.
MoG change date of effect (commencement)
- Responsibility for the performance and delivery of functions transfers to the receiving entity
- Transfer of special appropriations
- Transfer of special accounts
- Responsibility for revenues and expenses collected or incurred under specific legislation transfers
- Annual appropriations can be transferred to receiving entity (if required and organised with Finance prior to this date)
- Delegation of powers can be made to take effect (if required).
13 week milestones
Key activities to be completed during the 13-week period (see also Common Tasks Tool, available under Tools and Templates in the right-hand menu).
For example:
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Section 72 determinations to move employees under the PS Act:
- APSC makes section 72 determinations under PS Act the day before employees move
- Agreed employee lists provided 1 week prior.
Section 75 determinations to transfer annual appropriations between NCEs under the PGPA Act:
- CFOs to agree on amounts to transfer and provide CFO sign-off to Finance (minimum 2 weeks prior or as advised)
- Transfer may be made in tranches, with the first determination typically made to commence on the MoG change date of effect.
