The PGPA Act establishes a coherent system of governance and accountability across Commonwealth entities to use and manage public resources properly.
Public resources include relevant money, relevant property and appropriations. The accountable authority of a Commonwealth entity must ensure that public resources are managed in a way that is efficient, effective, economical and ethical.
The following information will help you understand the requirements of the Commonwealth resource management framework for receiving, handling and spending relevant money. It also includes information on the Commonwealth Property Management Framework.